Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
17.4°C
2.6° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 10th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.3
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10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
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WNW
10
1.3
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WNW
9
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9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
2.1
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8
1.7
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7
2.3
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8
2.2
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
492
312
201
129
99
50
32
48
64
80
133
103
100
88
44
29
29
491
303
599
749
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
W
5
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10
WNW
15
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35
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15
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20
WSW
35
WSW
30
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30
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35
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25
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:25AM5.43m
11:03PM5.04m
11:41AM5.03m
00:33AM4.74m
1:17PM4.96m
2:09AM4.86m
2:43PM5.27m
3:22AM5.26m
3:45PM5.73m
4:14AM5.73m
4:33PM6.16m
4:57AM6.14m
5:14PM6.49m
Low Tide
4:54PM1.59m
5:29AM1.89m
6:27PM1.88m
7:10AM2.03m
8:07PM1.77m
8:40AM1.78m
9:22PM1.38m
9:45AM1.34m
10:17PM0.92m
10:35AM0.89m
11:01PM0.55m
11:16AM0.54m
11:38PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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Information about the Tolcarne Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tolcarne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tolcarne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tolcarne 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 (Tolcarne) 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 Tolcarne 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 Tolcarne, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Truro, Saint Austell and Bodmin.

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