Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
17.2° C
1.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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 cookin’ at Poldhu Cove over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for until Wednesday the 8th of July, so you can leave the boards in the shed for a few days.

Come Wednesday morning the 8th of July, we finally see a pulse of life. The water temp’s sitting at 63°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’re looking at a 3ft wave from the west, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 125 (moderate energy). More importantly, the wind is glassy out of the northwest, and that’s a beautiful thing. The waves are small but clean – a fun little longboard or foamie session for the beginners. The spot’s a bit inconsistent, but when you get one, it’ll be a clean little ride. Thursday the 9th of July morning is similar, with a 3ft west swell and glassy NE winds. The energy bumps up to 151 (still moderate energy). That’s your best window all week. The crowds at Poldhu Cove can be around sometimes, so don’t be surprised if there’s a few others out for the same glassy window.

From Friday afternoon onward, the wind ramps up and stays cross-off or cross, but the swell begins to fade. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off – the swell drops to 2ft and then 1ft, all messy and weak. The whole of the second week, from the 13th of July through the 18th of July, is a painful dead run. The swell bottoms out at 0.3ft and 0.7ft. It’s a total non-event. No point even checking the cam.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope for the third week. On Sunday the 19th of July morning, a new pulse arrives: 4ft from the west (8-second period) with a combined energy of 173 (moderate energy) and light cross-off winds. It’s “surfable” but nothing special. But then, Sunday afternoon – that’s where the fun begins. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WNW, still 8-second period, but the combined energy shoots up to 301 (moderate to strong). The wind is almost glassy out of the east at 3 mph. Expect good surf conditions and clean lines.

And the real standout? Monday the 20th of July morning. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, with a massive combined energy of 516 (strong wave energy) and light cross-off winds from the ESE at 9 mph. That’ll be the best of the whole 16-day run. It’s pushy for beginners – anything over 5ft can be a handful – but for the intermediates and above, it’s game on. The short period means it’ll be a bit walled at times, but the clean conditions will make up for it. As the afternoon comes, the wind swings onshore from the west at 12 mph and it’ll turn into a choppy mess, so get your session in early.

After that, the wind turns grumpy again and the surf fades back into mediocrity. The energy drops off a cliff, and by the 23rd of July it’s all onshore and weak.

So, the one to circle is Monday morning the 20th of July. It’s the best wave energy and cleanest wind meeting at Poldhu Cove. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the E by Mon morning).

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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Monday
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Tuesday
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WNW
9
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21
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SSW
19
0.2
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19
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W
13
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SSW
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0.4
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11
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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142
154
148
141
180
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120
73
92
61
40
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9
37
37
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30
38
31
Wind (km/h)
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NW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
E
5
NW
15
NNE
20
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NE
25
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35
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50
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:16AM3.84m
11:44PM3.99m
12:24PM3.84m
00:54AM3.96m
1:34PM3.93m
2:05AM4.03m
2:40PM4.11m
3:09AM4.19m
3:40PM4.37m
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
Low Tide
5:51PM1.08m
6:26AM0.98m
6:54PM1.13m
7:33AM1.02m
8:09PM1.08m
8:47AM0.94m
9:25PM0.88m
9:58AM0.74m
10:33PM0.58m
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
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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).

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