Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 29 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
10.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
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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 Tuesday (Dec 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 30th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 30th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 6th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
1.3
N
1.5
N
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.3
NNW
1
NNW
0.4
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)12121614131312111513121266766651212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7372124146165114102393855474610018215213995106514448
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
10
E
5
NE
5
W
25
NW
20
NW
15
N
10
NW
25
NW
25
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
35
NNW
35
WNW
25
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:45AM
5.52
1:18PM
5.72
1:56AM
5.73
2:28PM
5.92
3:01AM
6.06
3:31PM
6.22
4:00AM
6.45
4:28PM
6.53
4:53AM
6.81
5:20PM
6.77
5:43AM
7.08
6:08PM
6.89
6:29AM
7.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03AM
1.64
7:43PM
1.46
8:16AM
1.42
8:51PM
1.23
9:23AM
1.08
9:52PM
0.92
10:23AM
0.70
10:47PM
0.63
11:16AM
0.39
11:37PM
0.40
12:06PM
0.19
12:24AM
0.29
12:53PM
0.15
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
Sunrise-8:19--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:19-
Sunset--4:22--4:23--4:24--4:25--4:27--4:28--4:29
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C655444678777534455865
Feels °C (?)-1-2-2-201113220-3-4-3-4-3-4-3-1-1
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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 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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