Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s get to it. For the next week and more, it’s grim at Poldhu Cove. The swell shows up, but the wind’s going to trash it. We’re talking choppy, bumpy, and blown-out seas, with energy readings starting weak at 68 and climbing to a massive 2100 by the 29th, but that day also brings 50 km/h winds and 3.5m of onshore slop. That’s strictly kite-surfing conditions. Even the smaller days like the 27th are getting messed up by onshore breeze. It’s a solid stretch of unridable surf until things finally settle.

Finally, after all that onshore junk, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel on Saturday the 5th of September. The wind finally turns offshore from the NE at only 10 km/h, and we still have a decent 6ft swell running at 11 seconds. This is proper groundswell, with the energy at a strong 881. This is the first real chance to get a clean wave. The surface will be glassy, and it’s been a long time coming. It’s a standout just because the conditions finally align. Heads up, the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for waves, and with crowds possible, you won’t be alone. The afternoon looks like it picks up a seabreeze, so be there in the morning before it gets rippled.

That taste is short-lived though as the wind comes back onshore for the 6th and 7th. But then we get the real deal on Wednesday the 10th of September. This is the one. The ENE offshore wind at 20 km/h will be blowing clean, and we are looking at a solid 10ft of west-southwest swell with 11-second period. This is big, powerful groundswell, with energy readings of 1685 in the morning and over 2000 (2091) by the afternoon. This is definitely expert territory. It’s a lot of ocean moving. That swell direction is perfect for this break. Because it’s over 2.5m, it’s only for the experienced crew. The long period means longer lulls between sets, but those waves will have so much more punch when they hit.

So, there you have it. You’ve got a lot of windy, messy days to get through. The first proper chance is on the 5th, but the big one to save your energy for is the 10th. That’s when the stars align with size, direction, and clean offshore winds. Stay patient through the first week and get ready for that second Saturday.

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