Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Poldhu Cove.

The next couple of weeks look pretty lackluster, to be honest. The first week is a real struggle with weak, short-period swell and messy wind almost every day. There’s a big gap of several days with no real surf to speak of. We’re looking at the usual small stuff, but nothing is coming together properly. The water is sitting at 66°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort.

Monday 10th August kicks things off with a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore at 6 mph, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s next to no energy (67) in the water. It’s just small and weak. The afternoon drops even further to 2ft.

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th offer a bit more size, with the swell picking up to 3ft on Wednesday morning showing a touch more energy (138), but the wind is firing from the ESE at 15 mph, making it a cross-off breeze. The period is still short, so the waves lack punch. It’s not terrible, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

The best chance in this first week comes on Thursday 13th August. The morning swell bumps up to 4ft from the west with a solid 11-second period, giving us some decent energy (326). The wind is from the NW at 12 mph, a clean cross-off. This is the only window that looks even remotely interesting, but it’s still a gamble with marginal conditions. The afternoon turns cross-shore and lumpy.

From there, the wind stays moderate and cross-off, but the swell drops back to under 3ft and the period drops to 8-9 seconds. The energy is low (162-165). It’s just not on.

Saturday 22nd August brings a surprise – a glassy afternoon with 5ft of swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 5 seconds. The energy is moderate (153) but the waves will be fat and weak. Still, a glassy 5ft wave is better than a windy 2ft one.

Now, Sunday 23rd August is the standout, but it’s a long way out. The morning kicks up with a serious 10ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period, pumping a massive 1691 in energy. That’s a big, powerful, raw swell. However, the wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNW at 15 mph. The water temp will be similar. This is a big, expert-only day. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 8ft but the wind turns cross-shore and lumpy with a fresh breeze. If you’re an experienced surfer, that Sunday morning is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s two weeks out, so keep your fingers crossed.

The rest of the second week is a write-off with small, wind-affected waves.

So, there’s not much to shout about. The one real standout, if it holds, is the big swell on Sunday 23rd August. Other than that, keep your expectations low and your eyes on the forecast.

Rusty.

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