Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
9.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polzeath this week:

The surf forecast for Polzeath over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 9th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 12th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)16ft (5.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Polzeath over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, near gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
4
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.9
WSW
3
W
3
W
3
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
WSW
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
2.1
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)111011181716131414171614131211131313121112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4674717786389560241317195803445691522110165607032872154961694902809115817552638
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
35
SE
10
W
20
SSE
25
SW
45
WSW
35
WSW
30
SSW
20
WNW
40
W
40
WSW
35
SW
10
ENE
55
NNE
35
N
5
ENE
25
SSE
55
SSE
30
W
35
W
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02AM
5.41
10:25PM
5.14
10:52AM
4.93
11:23PM
4.75
12:04PM
4.57
12:51AM
4.55
1:41PM
4.52
2:24AM
4.71
3:01PM
4.80
3:29AM
5.12
3:54PM
5.24
4:15AM
5.63
4:36PM
5.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
1.93
4:36AM
2.13
5:05PM
2.35
5:43AM
2.50
6:26PM
2.62
7:22AM
2.62
8:08PM
2.56
8:54AM
2.38
9:21PM
2.21
9:53AM
1.95
10:11PM
1.74
10:36AM
1.46
10:50PM
1.26
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--
Sunset-5:24--5:27--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:34--5:35-
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
26-313-71--324---16-22
Temp. °C9101011121111101010999565611101010
Feels °C (?)1377745451122-7-51-16422
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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 12 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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