Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.8° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Poldhu Cove.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough watch. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with hardly any wave energy worth paddling for. The first real action doesn’t show up until well into the second week. For the most part, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and the energy is weak. It’s the kind of forecast that has you checking your wax stash and wondering if it’s gone tacky.

The window opens on Monday, July 21st, with a slight bump. A 2ft to 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds, is a bit of a life sign. The combined energy kicks up to 56 on the Tuesday morning, and it’s clean under a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only chance for a few fun, knee-high rollers. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 66°, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The real standout, if you can call it that, arrives on Friday, July 25th. The morning sees a 3ft west swell, 8-second period, with a moderate cross-offshore wind from the east. The combined energy hits 141, and the conditions are clean. It’s the best we’ll see across the whole forecast. The wind is going to keep the surface tidy, and that little bit of size will be enough to make the cove work. It’s still a small wave, so beginners can have a crack, but it won’t be breaking with any real punch.

A bigger pulse shows up on Monday, July 27th, with a 6ft swell from the west-northwest, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is straight onshore. The energy is 321, but the quality is poor—lumpy, choppy, and messy. That one’s only for the die-hards with a beater board. The following Tuesday morning has a 5ft swell with the wind blowing straight onshore again, so it’s more of the same: raw power but no shape.

For the rest of the period, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell and cross-offshore winds that keep the surface clean, but there’s just nothing to ride. Thursday, July 24th afternoon shows a 5ft west swell, 8-second period, and the energy jumps to 317, but again, the wind is cross-onshore, making it scrappy. It’s not a total write-off for the whole month, but the consistent surf just isn’t here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
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9
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W
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
7
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7
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6
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8
0.3
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
40
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29
25
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21
18
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12
12
12
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10
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11
Wind (km/h)
45
E
35
E
15
ENE
30
E
20
ESE
10
E
15
E
5
SE
15
NE
25
E
10
WNW
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
W
15
N
15
E
15
SE
15
N
5
SSE
10
S
15
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
8:16AM4.56m
8:37PM4.81m
9:02AM4.36m
9:23PM4.53m
Low Tide
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
2:56PM0.17m
3:25AM0.18m
3:39PM0.42m
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5:24
5:26
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5:28
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5:31
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9:27
9:25
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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16
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24
21
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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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