
Surf Forecasts:
Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with W swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Poldhu Cove.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a real mixed bag and mostly a flat spell with a bit of a tease at the very end. The water’s sitting at a balmy 68°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a seriously weird anomaly, like swimming in a bath.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday 27 July right through to the 7th of August, there’s just nothing on offer. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is a mess – cross-shore, cross-on, choppy. It’s all poor surf conditions with scores of zero across the board. The combined energy sits in the weak range, often below 100, so there’s just no grunt in the water. You’d be better off doing something else.
We hit a small gap after that, but then things get interesting. The standout window is the morning of Saturday 8 August. The swell jumps up to 7 ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind flips clean offshore from the NE. The combined energy is a solid 528, which is proper strong. That’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the scoreboard lights up. It’s a good wave, but at 7 ft, that’s solid and really only for experienced surfers. The rest of that weekend and into Monday 10 August sees the swell drop and the wind turn cross-off or cross, which cleans it up but the size fades fast.
By Tuesday 11 August, we’re back to tiny 3 ft swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s just ordinary.
So, if you’re after a paddle, your only real shot is that Saturday 8 August morning. It’s a genuine standout, but it’s a single session, so don’t sleep on it. The rest of the run is a long, flat, frustrating gap. The spot is inconsistent at the best of times, so a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area. Keep an eye on the charts, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
380 | 273 | 192 | 141 | 106 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 88 | 36 | 84 | 48 | 68 | 37 | 35 | 11 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 4:31PM3.94m | 4:51AM3.89m | 5:12PM4.16m | 5:30AM4.07m | 5:48PM4.37m | 6:05AM4.22m | 6:22PM4.53m | 6:39AM4.34m | 6:55PM4.64m | 7:11AM4.41m | 7:27PM4.70m | 7:44AM4.43m | 8:01PM4.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM1.16m | 11:16PM1.02m | 11:30AM0.92m | 11:55PM0.78m | 12:08PM0.69m | 00:32AM0.57m | 12:43PM0.51m | 1:07AM0.41m | 1:18PM0.40m | 1:41AM0.32m | 1:52PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.30m | 2:28PM0.38m | 2:52AM0.34m | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 6 | W 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 8 |
380 | 273 | 192 | 141 | 106 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 20 | 68 | 26 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 6 | S 13 | — | — | S 11 | S 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | W 11 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | NW 6 | SW 8 | — |
— | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NNW 2 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 88 | 36 | 84 | 48 | — | 37 | 1 | — | 27 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 192 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 430 | 23 | 189 | 192 | 231 | 13 | 876 | 231 | 210 | 530 | 537 | 33 | 416 | 36 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Cornwall | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










