Poldhu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.03° N 5.27° W

Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Poldhu Cove sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.8° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a bit of a quiet start and a long wait for anything decent. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t pop up until a fair way into the forecast, so we’ve got a big gap of flat or near-flat conditions to sit through first.

Alright, Poldhu Cove is the only spot on the radar. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’d be leaving the thick wetsuit at home.

From July 14th all the way through to July 23rd, it’s a write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly 0.7ft to 1ft, with weak energy (energy values in the single digits to low 30s). The wind is mostly cross-off which keeps it clean, but there’s just no power to push a surfboard. You’d be better off on a longboard or just having a swim. There’s a gap of about nine days here with no real surf to recommend.

The first flicker of something bigger arrives on July 24th. Friday morning sees a pulse of 3ft swell from the west, with a period of 12 seconds, giving it a bit more grunt (energy 196). That’s a long period groundswell, which means it’ll have some shape, but it’s also prone to closing out on a beach break. The wind is a stiff 31 mph cross-off from the east, which is a near gale. That’s going to be a complete battle to paddle out in, and the surface will be messy. Not a good day for a paddle board.

The real standout, and the only one I’d bother circling on the calendar, is July 27th. Monday morning serves up 8ft of west swell (energy 802). That’s a solid, powerful westerly. The period is 8 seconds, so a shorter wind swell, meaning it’ll be a bit more bumpy and less clean than a groundswell, but there’s plenty of push. The wind is a cross-on from the south at 19 mph, which will put some chop on the face. At 8ft, this is getting into expert-only territory; it’s too big for beginners. The waves will be thumping in, so you’ll want to be on your game.

The next couple of days after that keep the size up – 7ft and 7ft on the 28th and 29th – with onshore winds, which will keep it lumpy. There’s a lot of energy in the water (over 800 in places), so it’s a powerful stretch, but it’s not going to be the clean, glassy perfection we all dream of.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is July 27th, Monday morning, at Poldhu Cove. It’s a big, powerful west swell, but it’s for experts only thanks to the size and the bumpy wind. The rest of the window is mostly flat or a long wait for something that’s more of a wrestle than a ride.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:28PM4.87m
5:54AM4.69m
6:17PM5.03m
6:43AM4.73m
7:05PM5.07m
7:30AM4.69m
7:51PM5.00m
8:16AM4.56m
8:37PM4.81m
9:02AM4.36m
9:23PM4.53m
9:49AM4.12m
10:11PM4.21m
10:40AM3.88m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.02m
12:42PM0.05m
1:12AM-0.13m
1:28PM-0.03m
1:58AM-0.15m
2:13PM0.02m
2:42AM-0.04m
2:56PM0.17m
3:25AM0.18m
3:39PM0.42m
4:08AM0.48m
4:23PM0.72m
4:50AM0.81m
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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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