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Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast
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Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | |
32 | 76 | 277 | 373 | 1558 | 1952 | 1255 | 663 | 225 | 600 | 717 | 1045 | 3478 | 2224 | 1474 | 1083 | 869 | 908 | 610 | 588 | 701 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:09PM4.94m | 5:30AM4.99m | 5:53PM5.07m | 6:16AM4.99m | 6:38PM5.08m | 7:03AM4.86m | 7:25PM4.96m | 7:52AM4.62m | 8:15PM4.74m | 8:45AM4.30m | 9:11PM4.46m | 9:46AM3.98m | 10:16PM4.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.07m | 11:56PM0.03m | 12:19PM-0.04m | 00:44AM-0.10m | 1:06PM-0.03m | 1:33AM-0.09m | 1:53PM0.08m | 2:23AM0.04m | 2:43PM0.28m | 3:15AM0.26m | 3:34PM0.54m | 4:10AM0.52m | 4:29PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 15 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | S 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 29 | 17 | 85 | 373 | 1558 | 3 | 1255 | 663 | 208 | 20 | 49 | 151 | 3478 | 2224 | 1474 | 1083 | 869 | 908 | 610 | 588 | 701 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | S 19 | W 15 | W 14 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 155 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 11 | — | 10 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | S 18 | SE 5 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 18 | E 4 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | W 12 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 76 | 277 | 239 | — | 1952 | — | 28 | 225 | 600 | 717 | 1045 | 99 | 53 | — | — | — | 21 | 20 | — | 125 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 525 | 192 | 256 | 549 | 224 | 23 | 67 | 67 | 537 | 585 | 224 | 254 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 8 |
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Information about the Poldhu Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Poldhu Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Poldhu Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Poldhu Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Poldhu Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Poldhu Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Poldhu Cove is 12 km (7 miles) from The Lizard. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in The Lizard. The Lizard has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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