Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 05 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
10.7° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 6th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
0
2
1
3
3
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
3
WNW
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)11111010191716141413121110131312121212815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17258353632507385166327214761041633327188165563613488488403336945984
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
15
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
45
ESE
40
SE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
35
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:21PM
6.56
8:38AM
6.33
8:53PM
6.22
9:11AM
5.91
9:27PM
5.81
9:47AM
5.45
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
0.76
2:44PM
1.00
3:01AM
1.12
3:15PM
1.39
3:36AM
1.55
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
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33
Sunset7:57--7:59--8:00--8:01--8:04--8:05--8:07--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9811111315161516141211111115161314888
Feels °C (?)25445681014131288101313811011
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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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