Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days look like a right-off for Poldhu Cove. We’ve got a long, dry spell of junk surf ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The pattern is grim. We start with a run of nothing but small, weak, and messy waves. From Tuesday 28 July right through to the evening of Sunday 9 August, the swell is tiny and the wind is almost always working against us. It’s a solid 13-day stretch of poor conditions, with only a couple of brief moments where it’s just clean enough to look at but not worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is pathetic, often sitting in the double digits – nothing but weak, dribbly lines that won’t even stand up.

The only flicker of hope comes on Friday 31 July in the morning. The wind swings around to the NNW at a light 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is a measly 3 ft from the WNW, but it’s clean – that’s about the best we’ll see. Still, it’s inconsistent and the energy is junk (79). It’s not a standout; it’s just the least terrible window.

Later, on Monday 10 August, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the WSW, and the energy climbs to 107 (moderate), but the wind is a messy cross-on from the SSW at 16 mph, so it’s choppy and unappealing. Then on Tuesday 11 August, the swell really kicks up – 5 ft by morning, 7 ft by afternoon, with energy jumping to 288 and then 541 (strong). But the wind is still cross-on and strong, and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s just a jumbled, blown-out mess. Not for paddle surfing – that’s kite territory if you’re keen.

The only half-decent look comes on Wednesday 12 August. The swell hits 8 ft from the WSW with a moderate energy of 709 (strong), and the wind goes light and cross-shore at 6 mph. But it’s still a short period (8 seconds) and the conditions are marginal. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” For experienced surfers only – that’s too big for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be fat and sectiony.

So, honestly? There’s no standout here. The best on offer is that Wednesday 12 August window, but it’s a long way off and the quality is sketchy. The rest is just a waiting game. The good news? It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. For now, the break is inconsistent, and the run of blanks is pretty normal for the area when the wind won’t play ball.

Rusty.

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