Polzeath Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (59 surf breaks) / UK (468 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.58° N 4.92° W)

Polzeath Surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
17 km away, 1 h 0 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polzeath this week:
The surf forecast for Polzeath over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 7 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 23) at 6PM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 16th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 23rd Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 20th Jan) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Polzeath over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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W | WSW | W | W | WSW | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW |
12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
2111 | 911 | 707 | 545 | 380 | 210 | 165 | 1546 | 2668 | 3135 | 4505 | 3145 | 1395 | 550 | 2900 | 1789 | 277 | 418 | 308 | 1865 | 1216 | 660 | 915 |
WNW | NW | NNW | WNW | WSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | N | WNW | WNW | W | WNW | SW | WNW | WSW | E | E | SSE |
cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | cross |
7:47PM 6.43 | 8:06AM 6.62 | 8:26PM 6.15 | 8:45AM 6.31 | 9:06PM 5.84 | 9:25AM 5.94 | 9:47PM 5.50 | 10:08AM 5.56 | 10:34PM 5.18 | 10:58AM 5.20 | 11:30PM 4.93 | 12:00PM 4.95 | 12:38AM 4.81 | 1:12PM 4.86 | |||||||||
1:53AM 0.62 | 2:19PM 0.71 | 2:32AM 0.90 | 2:59PM 1.03 | 3:12AM 1.24 | 3:40PM 1.39 | 3:54AM 1.60 | 4:24PM 1.74 | 4:43AM 1.94 | 5:17PM 2.04 | 5:42AM 2.21 | 6:20PM 2.23 | 6:54AM 2.31 | 7:32PM 2.24 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Wadebridge which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Polzeath.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light rain | mod. rain | light rain | light rain | heavy rain | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | light rain | cloudy | light rain |
- | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 2 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
- | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - |
4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:57 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Cool air temperatures (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Cool air temperatures (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri morning). |
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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 7 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.