Tolcarne surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 GMT
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Tolcarne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 28th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 30th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)111113131312121212111112111513121115141320
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)195149437339361205101737264641035811316613794155132128127
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
N
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
5.76
7:34AM
5.99
7:54PM
5.66
8:14AM
5.90
8:36PM
5.54
8:57AM
5.77
9:23PM
5.40
9:46AM
5.61
10:17PM
5.27
10:44AM
5.46
11:20PM
5.19
11:51AM
5.38
12:30AM
5.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
0.95
1:30AM
1.00
1:57PM
1.02
2:08AM
1.10
2:37PM
1.12
2:49AM
1.24
3:21PM
1.24
3:37AM
1.39
4:13PM
1.36
4:33AM
1.53
5:12PM
1.45
5:38AM
1.61
6:20PM
1.47
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise8:18--8:18--8:18--8:18--8:19--8:19--8:19--
Sunset-4:19--4:20--4:20--4:21--4:22--4:22--4:22-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C1095343342243464223566
Feels °C (?)64-2-4-3-6-8-5-7-4-3-3-21-2-3-2-111-1
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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 12 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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