Surf Forecasts:
Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 12,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with W 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Thu night, near gales from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat morning, moderate winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | S 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1409 | 2322 | 4310 | 5616 | 6645 | 5840 | 2687 | 1748 | 895 | 5067 | 12221 | 2882 | 1923 | 2242 | 2064 | 1208 | 1011 | 813 | 714 | 592 | 687 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:29PM4.29m | 7:48AM4.02m | 8:07PM4.19m | 8:26AM3.89m | 8:46PM4.07m | 9:08AM3.75m | 9:31PM3.96m | 9:57AM3.64m | 10:23PM3.87m | 10:58AM3.59m | 11:25PM3.84m | 12:07PM3.63m | 00:32AM3.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55PM0.74m | 2:21AM0.74m | 2:33PM0.83m | 3:00AM0.85m | 3:13PM0.94m | 3:42AM0.95m | 3:55PM1.05m | 4:27AM1.03m | 4:41PM1.15m | 5:16AM1.08m | 5:33PM1.22m | 6:10AM1.08m | 6:31PM1.23m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
5 | 5 | — | — | — | 5519 | 2687 | 1748 | 449 | — | — | — | — | — | 2064 | 1208 | 1011 | 813 | 714 | 592 | 687 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | — | — | S 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1409 | 2322 | 4310 | 5616 | 6645 | 5840 | — | — | 895 | 5067 | 12221 | 2882 | 1923 | 2242 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 601 | 610 | 610 | 685 | 293 | 171 | 23 | 80 | 417 | 45 | 189 | 68 | 189 | 189 | 192 | 192 | 188 | 68 | 23 | 168 | 188 |
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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.










