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Poldhu Cove surfForecast / Cornwall (South) / UK
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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
10.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. 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 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 18 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1161 | 681 | 657 | 547 | 963 | 663 | 496 | 327 | 332 | 1146 | 2898 | 2210 | 1304 | 10071 | 5517 | 2899 | 1104 | 418 | 546 | 8536 | 21555 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:53PM 4.39 | 5:08AM 4.67 | 5:28PM 4.59 | 5:43AM 4.80 | 6:02PM 4.72 | 6:17AM 4.83 | 6:34PM 4.76 | 6:49AM 4.76 | 7:06PM 4.70 | 7:22AM 4.61 | 7:37PM 4.56 | 7:54AM 4.38 | 8:09PM 4.34 | 8:27AM 4.10 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31PM 0.37 | 11:53AM 0.16 | 12:08AM 0.21 | 12:28PM 0.09 | 12:42AM 0.15 | 1:00PM 0.12 | 1:15AM 0.18 | 1:31PM 0.23 | 1:47AM 0.30 | 2:01PM 0.42 | 2:19AM 0.49 | 2:33PM 0.66 | 2:52AM 0.73 | ||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | ||
| Sunset | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||
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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.
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.












