Poldhu Cove surf break

Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 GMT
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Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Poldhu Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 13th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.2
W
2
W
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
2.1
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)131414131312121210111112131314141313141515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1862268926762190196215101194983452716526883149727755116364933643728560772755721
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
ESE
10
E
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
WNW
30
SW
45
SSW
40
WNW
35
W
40
SW
55
SSW
60
SSW
50
SW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
4.54
7:26AM
4.48
7:43PM
4.30
8:00AM
4.15
8:17PM
4.00
8:37AM
3.80
8:57PM
3.67
9:23AM
3.44
9:53PM
3.35
10:37AM
3.15
11:33PM
3.17
12:30PM
3.09
1:13AM
3.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:34PM
0.30
1:47AM
0.43
2:04PM
0.59
2:20AM
0.72
2:36PM
0.90
2:55AM
1.04
3:12PM
1.23
3:36AM
1.36
3:58PM
1.53
4:31AM
1.65
5:02PM
1.77
5:55AM
1.81
6:39PM
1.81
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:21-
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part cloud
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clear
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cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C88101010101011109101191010111112688
Feels °C (?)568888788435-1230-10112
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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 12 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.

Poldhu Cove is 12 km (7 miles) from The Lizard. If you plan a holiday in South Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in The Lizard. The Lizard has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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