Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Dec 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 12 days are 5.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 22s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
4
3
5
5
2
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
2
2
1
3
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
2.4
W
3
W
3
W
3
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
5
W
Period(s) (?)131515181716141312131312131314141413101221
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)463357215964956267113741235819622481321433992973315022001914194516508652080420122569
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
25
S
10
W
15
W
10
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
30
S
40
S
25
S
35
S
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
20
WSW
60
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
5.34
11:01AM
5.52
11:38PM
5.11
12:06PM
5.29
12:44AM
5.05
1:12PM
5.21
1:46AM
5.14
2:11PM
5.27
2:40AM
5.32
3:02PM
5.42
3:27AM
5.55
3:47PM
5.62
4:08AM
5.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.55
4:51AM
1.82
5:34PM
1.82
5:57AM
2.03
6:38PM
1.95
7:03AM
2.09
7:39PM
1.94
8:05AM
2.01
8:33PM
1.84
8:57AM
1.83
9:20PM
1.68
9:43AM
1.61
10:02PM
1.49
10:24AM
1.39
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--8:11--8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15
Sunset4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1211111110910911111213131010101010121212
Feels °C (?)458776545547685632671
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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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