Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the outlook for Poldhu Cove. It’s been a quiet stretch and, honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty tricky for a proper surf. The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable bump, so you’ll be in a spring suit or even a shorty if you’re brave.

We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions ahead. From Friday 31st July right through the weekend and into the first week of August, there’s nothing doing. The swell is small, the winds are ugly, and the energy is weak – barely pushing 52 on the combined energy scale. It’s a bit of a waiting game.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday 3rd August. The wind is onshore, but the swell starts to show a pulse. By the morning of the 3rd, we’re seeing 3ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy at 103 (moderate). The wind is still messy, so it’s not a standout, but it’s a sign things are waking up. That continues through Tuesday 4th, with waves building to 4ft from the SW, though the wind stays onshore and the period is short at 7 seconds.

Now, the one that’s worth circling on the calendar is Sunday 9th August. The morning session shows a 8ft swell from the west, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1099 (strong to very strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, so it’s clean. That’s a big, powerful swell for this break, but it’s also a touch over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners should give this one a miss. The swell direction from the west is a good match for the optimum SW, so the break should line up well.

Monday 10th August morning is also worth a mention, with 8ft from the WSW, 8-second period, and combined energy of 688 (moderate to strong). The wind is cross-shore from the WNW, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but there’s plenty of power. The period is still short, so it’s not a classic groundswell, but there’s grunt in the water.

After that, things drop off again. The second week of August sees the swell shrink back below 3ft, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore for most of it. Friday 14th and Saturday 15th are particularly small and weak, with the combined energy down in the teens and twenties. The water is clean on Saturday 15th with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft at best, so it’s a flat spell.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the Sunday 9th August morning session. It’s a proper, clean, powerful swell that’s got some bite. Monday 10th morning is a solid backup if you don’t mind a bit of cross-chop, but after that, it’s a long wait for the next pulse. Poldhu Cove is inconsistent, and this run shows exactly why. Stay patient, and keep an eye on that forecast.

Rusty

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