Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 02 May 2026 BST
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Polzeath surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Polzeath sea temperature is
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polzeath this week:

The surf forecast for Polzeath over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.3
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.2
W
6
0.5
NNW
4
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
27
14
10
7
6
7
4
17
14
9
18
7
6
12
4
2
8
4
16
30
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
S
0
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
N
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:51PM6.62m
7:08AM6.52m
7:24PM6.55m
7:41AM6.36m
7:57PM6.39m
8:15AM6.12m
8:31PM6.14m
8:50AM5.81m
9:08PM5.83m
9:29AM5.47m
9:50PM5.51m
10:14AM5.15m
10:40PM5.23m
Low Tide
12:46PM0.66m
1:03AM0.65m
1:17PM0.74m
1:35AM0.75m
1:48PM0.90m
2:08AM0.95m
2:21PM1.14m
2:43AM1.23m
2:56PM1.43m
3:21AM1.55m
3:35PM1.74m
4:06AM1.87m
4:23PM2.03m
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5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
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8:39
8:42
8:43
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
10
11
11
10
12
12
10
14
14
11
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
9
8
8
9
7
8
7
7
9
8
8
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
6
0.3
N
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
32
9
8
10
7
6
3
4
2
1
4
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
7
27
14
2
1
2
7
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
16
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
4
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
N
3
0.5
NNW
4
0.2
NNE
2
Energy kJ
17
14
9
18
7
6
12
4
2
8
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
223
9
80
77
248
63
62
63
9
227
287
287
389
402
308
282
403
393
403
404
9
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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Information about the Polzeath Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Polzeath provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Polzeath can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Polzeath 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 (Polzeath) 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 Polzeath 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Polzeath, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Padstow which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bodmin which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Newquay, Par and Saint Austell.

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