Polzeath surf break

Polzeath surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 10 Jan 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
9.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)
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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 (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polzeath in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
7
4
2
0
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
2.1
SW
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
WNW
1.9
W
1.3
W
3
WSW
2.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)1181011121211121191013101018171616151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54156011022820354926381783158714782104722582152415688051610447045335564627621607
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
45
S
45
S
45
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
W
30
NNW
25
WNW
20
SSW
40
SSW
35
W
15
SW
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
30
N
25
NNW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
5.34
11:00AM
5.33
11:31PM
5.03
12:01PM
4.99
12:38AM
4.85
1:12PM
4.84
1:50AM
4.86
2:23PM
4.90
2:55AM
5.06
3:23PM
5.13
3:48AM
5.38
4:12PM
5.44
4:33AM
5.74
4:53PM
5.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:48AM
1.88
5:21PM
2.00
5:47AM
2.19
6:23PM
2.24
6:58AM
2.34
7:35PM
2.31
8:13AM
2.29
8:44PM
2.19
9:17AM
2.07
9:41PM
1.93
10:09AM
1.75
10:28PM
1.60
10:52AM
1.41
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:12-
Sunset--4:37--4:37--4:39--4:40--4:43--4:44--4:45
cloud
light rain
mod rain
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light rain
rain showers
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mod rain
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-16-11161--36--1133--
Temp. °C9121311111110108899999788888
Feels °C (?)253245681020355322124
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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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