Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 08 Apr 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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.8
W
2.5
WNW
2
W
1.8
W
1.1
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)1413121110141413131212121313131279101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11596203163296792148157211444043834312635203237316922431095394463512530730
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNW
5
NNW
10
W
25
W
35
WNW
20
N
25
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSW
35
WNW
35
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
30
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
5.36
10:31AM
5.00
10:58PM
4.94
11:33AM
4.62
12:14AM
4.67
1:05PM
4.47
1:51AM
4.73
2:36PM
4.72
3:06AM
5.13
3:38PM
5.21
3:58AM
5.67
4:24PM
5.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
1.82
4:18AM
2.00
4:38PM
2.24
5:18AM
2.40
5:50PM
2.56
6:53AM
2.58
7:33PM
2.60
8:29AM
2.38
8:56PM
2.28
9:34AM
1.91
9:53PM
1.78
10:21AM
1.36
10:37PM
1.24
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--
Sunset-8:01--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:09--8:12-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
------2-5-122---1---2
Temp. °C14151299869118981010910109101111
Feels °C (?)141411410-114-10-1234666459
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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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