Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.0° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, W swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day look at Poldhu Cove, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tale of two extremes. For the first week and a half, it’s flat and frustrating, but if you’ve got patience, the second week is where things get properly interesting.

The water's sitting at a mild 66°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. From Friday the 7th right through until the morning of Monday the 17th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny – mostly around 1ft to 2ft – with a mix of cross-onshore winds and a few cleaner moments, but the energy is just not there. It’s a big gap of about ten days with no real surf on offer.

Things start to stir on Monday the 17th. The swell bumps up to 5ft to 6ft from the west, but the period is a short, choppy 6 to 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore. It’s got some energy (221 to 312 range), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.

Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday the 18th is the one to circle. The morning at Poldhu Cove is a real treat. The swell is a solid 6ft from the west, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive for clean surf. The water will be a bit lumpy for beginners at that size, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s the pick of the period. The swell energy is strong (561), and with that glassy surface, the shoulders should be smooth.

The next morning, Wednesday the 19th, is also looking good. The swell holds at 6ft from the west, but the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the NNW. That’ll keep the waves clean, and the energy is still strong (453). It’s a solid follow-up session.

Then, Thursday the 20th morning is a big one for the experienced crew. The swell is 8ft from the west, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined swell energy is a whopping 1374 – that’s very strong. This is big, powerful surf. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a wind swell, but it’s going to be a wall of water. This is expert territory only; beginners should stay well clear.

Later on the 20th, the wind swings cross-onshore and the size drops, so the morning window is the key.

Looking further ahead to the 21st and 22nd, there’s more size, but the wind is onshore and strong, making it messy and lumpy. Not worth the hassle.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real action is packed into the 18th, 19th, and the morning of the 20th of August. The glassy morning of the 18th is the absolute best on offer – don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
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8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
W
11
0.9
WSW
10
1
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
0.8
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
15
15
32
32
29
27
26
26
37
35
51
20
18
65
163
177
166
178
389
325
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
15
NE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
N
15
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
N
5
S
10
NE
35
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35
E
25
E
15
W
25
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15
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
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NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:45AM3.82m
00:23AM3.79m
1:06PM3.78m
1:47AM3.79m
2:25PM3.94m
3:01AM3.96m
3:32PM4.23m
4:03AM4.21m
4:29PM4.57m
4:56AM4.47m
5:19PM4.87m
5:44AM4.68m
6:04PM5.07m
Low Tide
6:27PM1.18m
7:07AM1.20m
7:52PM1.21m
8:33AM1.15m
9:17PM1.00m
9:50AM0.90m
10:26PM0.64m
10:50AM0.55m
11:22PM0.27m
11:41AM0.23m
00:10AM-0.02m
12:27PM0.00m
00:54AM-0.19m
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8:53
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Temp °C
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17
16
19
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23
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Feels °C
14
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21
15
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14
14
15
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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.

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