Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
17.7° C
2.0° 

Poldhu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Poldhu Cove surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Poldhu Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Poldhu Cove over the next 16 days.


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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Sun night, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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21
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
120
73
92
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37
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21
13
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Wind (km/h)
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E
15
NE
35
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20
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15
WNW
20
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20
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High Tide
1:34PM3.93m
2:05AM4.03m
2:40PM4.11m
3:09AM4.19m
3:40PM4.37m
4:09AM4.39m
4:36PM4.64m
5:03AM4.57m
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
Low Tide
7:33AM1.02m
8:09PM1.08m
8:47AM0.94m
9:25PM0.88m
9:58AM0.74m
10:33PM0.58m
10:59AM0.48m
11:31PM0.27m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
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9:29
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Feels °C
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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.

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