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Polzeath Surf Forecast
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Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 1.8m and 10s 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 4.0m 18s 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Polzeath over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, near gales from the S by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 372 | 237 | 994 | 1561 | 1993 | 1669 | 1093 | 5800 | 3541 | 1784 | 676 | 320 | 133 | 262 | 9488 | 6699 | 9131 | 3249 | 2053 | 775 | 1458 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:48PM 6.88 | 7:03AM 7.01 | 7:20PM 6.91 | 7:35AM 6.90 | 7:51PM 6.79 | 8:07AM 6.67 | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:00AM 0.31 | 1:17PM 0.29 | 1:30AM 0.34 | 1:46PM 0.43 | 2:00AM 0.49 | 2:14PM 0.67 | 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 | ||||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | ||
| Sunset | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 9 | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
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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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