Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a bit of a tough one for Poldhu Cove. Over the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a long run of tiny, weak surf with tricky wind, so you’ll need to be patient.

For the first stretch, from Friday 10th July right through to the morning of Friday 24th July, there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is hovering around 0.7ft to 2ft from the west, with periods that are mostly short, and the combined wave energy is pitifully low—reading between 12 and 98 (weak energy). The wind is cross-off from the east most days, but it’s often a fresh breeze (19 to 28 mph), which will mess up any tiny wave. It’s a near two-week gap with no solid surf on offer.

Now, the one true standout comes at the very end of the forecast. On Friday 24th July, we finally see a pulse of energy. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 283 (moderate). By the afternoon, it edges up to 5ft from the west, period 9 seconds, and energy at 339 (moderate). That’s the biggest swell of the whole 16-day window, and it’s a real step up. The downside is that the wind turns cross-onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, making it choppy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The following morning, Saturday 25th July, still shows 4ft from the west with a similar period, but it’s onshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, which isn’t ideal. The 24th and 25th are the only days with any true size, but the conditions won’t be pristine. For the more experienced crew, the morning of the 24th might offer a few workable waves if you pick your bank. Beginners might want to sit this one out, as the swell is borderline for them.

So, if you’re desperate, pencil in the 24th and 25th of July. The rest of the period is a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecast, though—it tends not to stay this flat for long.

Rusty.

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