Surf Forecasts:
Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WSW swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with WSW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my friends, Rusty here, lookin’ over the Poldhu Cove situation for the next 16 days.
Let’s be honest from the start: it’s gonna be a lean stretch. We’re talkin’ about a long gap with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The first real flicker of life doesn’t come until Monday morning, August 3rd, and even then, it’s pretty humble.
The water’s at 67°F, which is a solid 5°F above normal for this time of year – that’s noticeably warm, a real bonus if you’re in a spring suit.
So, the only real highlight – and I’m bein’ generous here – is that Monday morning. We’ve got a 3ft swell comin’ from the WSW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy sits at 121 (moderate). The wind is light from the ESE, blowin’ cross-offshore, which means the waves will be clean. It’s Poldhu Cove, a fairly exposed break, but it’s inconsistent. The swell direction is a good match for the break’s optimum SW. It’s nothin’ for the experts, but for a beginner or a longboarder, it’s a fun little session. But you’ll be huntin’ for waves, they won’t come to you.
After that Monday morning, it all goes downhill again with onshore wind and chop.
There’s one more little window on Saturday morning, August 8th. We get a 4ft swell from the SW, with a 7-second period, and combined energy of 108 (moderate). The wind is dead calm from the east – glassy. That’s a big deal. The ocean will be smooth as a lake. The waves will be small, but they’ll be clean and lined up. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few others out, but not a zoo.
The rest of the 16 days is a total bummer. We have a few clean mornings, but the swell is tiny – all under 3ft, with weak energy (mostly under 100). The longer period swells (9-10 seconds) pop up, but the height just isn’t there. The rest of the time it’s onshore winds, strong breezes, and even a risk of thunderstorms in the second week. For the most part, the setup is too small and messy for paddle surfing.
The second week is even worse – small, weak, and windy. The only true standouts are the Monday morning and the glassy Saturday morning. That’s it.
So, keep an eye on that glassy Saturday, and maybe the Monday morning, but manage your expectations. The board stays dry for most of this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 64 | 27 | 37 | 42 | 57 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 90 | 121 | 116 | 75 | 173 | 82 | 55 | 46 | 60 | 54 | 34 | 25 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55PM4.64m | 7:11AM4.41m | 7:27PM4.70m | 7:44AM4.43m | 8:01PM4.68m | 8:20AM4.41m | 8:37PM4.60m | 8:58AM4.32m | 9:18PM4.44m | 9:43AM4.17m | 10:06PM4.22m | 10:36AM3.99m | 11:06PM3.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:52PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.30m | 2:28PM0.38m | 2:52AM0.34m | 3:04PM0.47m | 3:29AM0.46m | 3:44PM0.62m | 4:10AM0.63m | 4:28PM0.81m | 4:56AM0.85m | 5:20PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 64 | 19 | 37 | 42 | 57 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 90 | 121 | 116 | 75 | — | 82 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 54 | 34 | 25 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | E 4 | E 3 | E 6 | E 5 | S 15 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 8 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 27 | 8 | — | 5 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 173 | — | 55 | 46 | 60 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 231 | 953 | 191 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 400 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 224 | 80 | 13 | 231 | 29 | 549 |
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