Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s talk about Poldhu Cove. The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag to be honest. We’ve got some windows of clean-ish surf, but you’ll have to pick your moments carefully. The first real chance isn’t until Thursday the 11th, with a couple of days of nothing worth paddling out for before that.

Tuesday the 8th is a write-off. We’re looking at rain showers and a strong 22 mph cross-off wind, but the swell is messy and the energy’s all over the place – total write-off. Wednesday the 9th is a little better, with cleaner conditions as the wind drops, but the swell’s small and a bit weak. Thursday the 10th? Don’t bother – onshore wind and a weak, short-period swell make for a forgettable session.

Now, Friday the 11th morning is where things start looking up. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the west with a moderate 9-second period, and the wind’s a nice cross-off from the NNW. The energy is solid, and the break is fairly exposed to that west swell, so it should be offering up some decent lines. The afternoon stays clean with a smaller 5 ft swell, still rideable, but the morning is the pick of that day.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are letdowns. Onshore winds and poor surf conditions mean you’re better off doing something else. This pattern drags on through Monday and Tuesday the 15th, with cross-off winds but only weak, small swell on offer. It’s frustrating.

But hang in there. Thursday the 17th is a standout. The morning brings a strong 7 ft swell from the west, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NNE. The wave energy jumps right up, and the conditions are described as very good. This is expert territory at that size, so if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The wind stays light and cross-off in the afternoon, but the morning is where the magic happens.

Friday the 18th is another solid option. The swell drops to a chest-high 5 ft, but the wind is almost glassy-light in the morning from the ENE at just 3 mph. The period stretches to 10–11 seconds, giving the waves some proper shape and push. Both morning and afternoon look clean. This is a great window for a long, mellow session.

After that, it fades. Saturday the 19th offers small, clean surf but nothing to write home about, and Sunday the 20th is back to weak, onshore junk. Monday the 21st sees a big, raw 6 ft to 6 ft swell with a very long 15–16 second period, but the wind is a near-gale cross-shore, so it’s a messy, blown-out mess. Not one for a surf, more for watching the power from the car park. The final few days are small and weak again.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of Thursday the 17th for the confident crew, and Friday the 18th for clean, fun waves with almost no wind. Get in the water then. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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