Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.3° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s talk about Poldhu Cove. The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag to be honest. We’ve got some windows of clean-ish surf, but you’ll have to pick your moments carefully. The first real chance isn’t until Thursday the 11th, with a couple of days of nothing worth paddling out for before that.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off. We’re looking at rain showers and a strong 22 mph cross-off wind, but the swell is messy and the energy’s all over the place – total write-off. Wednesday the 9th is a little better, with cleaner conditions as the wind drops, but the swell’s small and a bit weak. Thursday the 10th? Don’t bother – onshore wind and a weak, short-period swell make for a forgettable session.

Now, Friday the 11th morning is where things start looking up. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the west with a moderate 9-second period, and the wind’s a nice cross-off from the NNW. The energy is solid, and the break is fairly exposed to that west swell, so it should be offering up some decent lines. The afternoon stays clean with a smaller 5 ft swell, still rideable, but the morning is the pick of that day.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are letdowns. Onshore winds and poor surf conditions mean you’re better off doing something else. This pattern drags on through Monday and Tuesday the 15th, with cross-off winds but only weak, small swell on offer. It’s frustrating.

But hang in there. Thursday the 17th is a standout. The morning brings a strong 7 ft swell from the west, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NNE. The wave energy jumps right up, and the conditions are described as very good. This is expert territory at that size, so if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The wind stays light and cross-off in the afternoon, but the morning is where the magic happens.

Friday the 18th is another solid option. The swell drops to a chest-high 5 ft, but the wind is almost glassy-light in the morning from the ENE at just 3 mph. The period stretches to 10–11 seconds, giving the waves some proper shape and push. Both morning and afternoon look clean. This is a great window for a long, mellow session.

After that, it fades. Saturday the 19th offers small, clean surf but nothing to write home about, and Sunday the 20th is back to weak, onshore junk. Monday the 21st sees a big, raw 6 ft to 6 ft swell with a very long 15–16 second period, but the wind is a near-gale cross-shore, so it’s a messy, blown-out mess. Not one for a surf, more for watching the power from the car park. The final few days are small and weak again.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of Thursday the 17th for the confident crew, and Friday the 18th for clean, fun waves with almost no wind. Get in the water then. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
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10
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WNW
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0.7
WNW
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5
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1.2
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
580
595
305
181
79
58
64
917
498
265
185
273
296
390
528
408
287
192
155
117
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
NW
25
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20
NNW
10
N
15
SW
25
WSW
25
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20
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20
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:28PM4.21m
3:59AM4.16m
4:20PM4.57m
4:46AM4.47m
5:04PM4.86m
5:27AM4.71m
5:44PM5.04m
6:05AM4.85m
6:22PM5.09m
6:41AM4.89m
6:58PM5.01m
7:16AM4.81m
7:33PM4.82m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.94m
10:17PM0.61m
10:38AM0.56m
11:08PM0.24m
11:25AM0.23m
11:51PM-0.02m
12:07PM0.01m
00:31AM-0.16m
12:46PM-0.08m
1:08AM-0.15m
1:23PM-0.04m
1:43AM-0.01m
1:58PM0.11m
2:17AM0.23m
rain showers
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6:54
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7:51
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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