Polzeath Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.58° N 4.92° W

Polzeath Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polzeath sea temperature is
16.8°C
3.0° 

Polzeath surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Polzeath surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 15,433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with W swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
11
2.1
SW
10
7
WNW
13
6
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WSW
8
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WSW
11
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W
12
5.5
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12
4
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12
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12
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W
11
2.5
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4
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11
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12
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W
13
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13
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13
2.5
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12
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1137
768
15433
9129
3496
910
5940
9485
7580
4998
2177
914
928
3881
4892
5784
4010
2859
1848
986
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
50
SE
70
NW
60
WNW
35
WNW
45
SW
65
SW
50
W
55
WNW
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WNW
25
WSW
40
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50
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45
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W
35
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25
WSW
15
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High Tide
4:06AM5.64m
4:23PM6.06m
4:45AM6.17m
5:01PM6.54m
5:22AM6.64m
5:39PM6.94m
6:00AM7.01m
6:18PM7.20m
6:38AM7.23m
6:57PM7.28m
7:17AM7.27m
7:39PM7.17m
Low Tide
10:02PM1.49m
10:18AM1.39m
10:41PM0.99m
10:57AM0.90m
11:18PM0.55m
11:34AM0.48m
11:54PM0.22m
12:11PM0.17m
00:31AM0.03m
12:50PM0.01m
1:09AM0.03m
1:30PM0.03m
1:50AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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