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Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 19 Jan 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
9.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 24th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, gales from the ESE by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
0
2
2
0
0
0
5
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
6
3
4
3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1
W
2.5
W
1.7
W
2.5
WSW
3
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
5
W
5
W
4.5
W
5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)111816161512131312171514101615181918151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)344632307914592558228467364928263135083319912671126711289130041847510769539435744141
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
WNW
20
SSE
65
SE
30
S
20
S
40
ESE
30
S
25
SE
15
ESE
25
W
30
SE
30
S
55
SSE
50
SE
40
SSW
40
WSW
30
S
10
SSW
10
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoncross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
6.31
6:24AM
6.66
6:41PM
6.48
6:58AM
6.82
7:16PM
6.56
7:33AM
6.87
7:51PM
6.55
8:09AM
6.81
8:29PM
6.44
8:48AM
6.63
9:11PM
6.24
9:32AM
6.33
9:58PM
5.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.83
12:19AM
0.75
12:41PM
0.64
12:52AM
0.60
1:15PM
0.54
1:25AM
0.55
1:49PM
0.52
2:00AM
0.60
2:24PM
0.61
2:37AM
0.75
3:03PM
0.80
3:18AM
0.99
3:47PM
1.09
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04--
Sunset-4:49--4:51--4:52--4:53--4:54--4:57--4:59-
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heavy rain
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-133112-22262122-111--
Temp. °C108898791091088769888897
Feels °C (?)42-1-512045721-3-7-30-11561
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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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