Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.3° 

Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 36 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Poldhu Cove. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a bit of a waiting game for the first ten days or so. The surf is just too small to get excited about, with waves barely creeping over 1ft most days, and the energy readings are all in the low double digits, sometimes even single digits (41 down to 7). That’s marginal, flat-leaning stuff. The water is a notable 65°F for now, which is 4°F warmer than usual for the time of year – that’s a proper treat if you’re just paddling around.

We go through a long gap with no real recommendations until we hit the last few days of July. The early part of the month is a write-off for surf.

The first real flicker of life shows up on the morning of the 27th of July. We get a clean 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the northeast at just 3 mph, making for clean conditions. The energy is still modest at 69, but it’s surfable. It’s not a standout, just a hint of something.

The real standout, and the only one worth marking on the calendar, is the morning of the 30th of July. The swell jumps to 6ft from the west, with a long period of 12 seconds (groundswell) and the energy reading is a strong 915. That’s some serious juice. However, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which will put a chop on the surface. That size, with that period, is going to be a proper paddle, and it’s looking more interesting for the kite crew than the paddle crew at a beach setup like this. The afternoon gets worse with onshore winds. The next day, the 31st, is similar with 6ft swell and onshore winds, so it’s a messy, powerful window for experts only.

If you’re patient, that one morning on the 30th is the best on offer, but it’s gonna be a grunt. Poldhu Cove is listed as *inconsistent*, so this blank run is not unusual for the area.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNW
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High Tide
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
8:16AM4.56m
8:37PM4.81m
9:02AM4.36m
9:23PM4.53m
9:49AM4.12m
10:11PM4.21m
10:40AM3.88m
11:04PM3.88m
11:38AM3.66m
00:06AM3.62m
Low Tide
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
2:56PM0.17m
3:25AM0.18m
3:39PM0.42m
4:08AM0.48m
4:23PM0.72m
4:50AM0.81m
5:08PM1.04m
5:36AM1.12m
5:58PM1.32m
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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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