Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polzeath this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 16 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Tue night, moderate winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
2.5
WSW
5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
NW
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
1
WNW
1.2
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
NW
1.6
W
1.5
W
1
W
1.8
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)67101113812121167181677121211161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2025884457685560431074480628485186271655715779526746628248177815891063
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
45
SW
55
WNW
55
NW
50
NW
40
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
NNW
40
NW
45
NW
30
NNW
25
W
35
WSW
30
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
6.18
9:43AM
5.79
10:12PM
5.61
10:53AM
5.20
11:33PM
5.19
12:29PM
4.92
1:14AM
5.16
2:04PM
5.11
2:36AM
5.54
3:11PM
5.55
3:33AM
6.03
4:00PM
6.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
1.03
3:28AM
1.22
3:55PM
1.63
4:37AM
1.78
5:15PM
2.12
6:17AM
2.09
7:03PM
2.23
8:00AM
1.93
8:32PM
1.91
9:11AM
1.49
9:32PM
1.43
10:01AM
1.03
10:17PM
0.99
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-6:37--6:38--6:40--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:47-
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-1222-----2-1--------
Temp. °C111197788910111198888910101211
Feels °C (?)52-3-6-5-2234663-2-3-1224498
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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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