Poldhu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into this surf outlook for Poldhu Cove, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch ahead.

We’re kicking off with a real dud, to be honest. The start of this run is a write-off. For the first ten days, from Thursday the 27th of August all the way through to the end of the first week of September, the surf report is just grim. The wind is relentless, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are just messy. We’ve got moderate to strong breezes, with a near gale hitting on the 29th of August, kicking up a 8ft swell from the south-west, but it’s so blown out it’s pretty much un-ridable for a paddle. Even the cleaner days, like the 31st of August with a 8ft swell from the west-southwest, are just cross-shore and bumpy. The wave energy is all over the shop, but it’s all wasted in the wind. Poldhu Cove is a fairly exposed spot, so it catches everything, but that’s a curse here.

The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting around 65°, but you won’t be feeling it through the chop.

Now, I see a little glimmer of hope about a week and a half out, but it’s a long-range punt. On Monday the 7th of September, things look a bit more promising. There’s a decent 10ft groundswell from the west, and the morning wind is light from the west-northwest, just a cross-on breeze at 5 km/h. The energy is strong, and it’s got some punch. The problem is, the report calls it “marginal” due to tide or something, and the swell is pretty long-period for a beach break; at 9 seconds it’s okay, but it might wall up a bit. Still, if you’re an experienced surfer, that Monday morning is the best we’ve got, with cleanish conditions and a tidy swell. It could be a bit too big for beginners though.

The next real chance looks to be around the 10th of September, Thursday afternoon. We get a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the north at 15 km/h, and a 4ft west swell. The energy is moderate, and the report finally says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a late call and far out, but it’s the only time the wind and swell look aligned properly, giving you clean, rideable little waves. Friday the 11th has a cleaner wind setup but the swell is a bit chunky at 7ft, and the wind is strong, so it might be blown out again despite the cross-off direction.

So, my honest take? The best of a bad bunch is Monday the 7th of September for the bigger, punchier swell, but keep an eye on the 10th for a clean, friendly wave. Friday the 11th might offer something for the strong of arm.

It’s a tough run for Poldhu Cove, but as I always say, it’s never flat forever.

Rusty.

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