Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.9° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days are a bit of a write-off for Tolcarne. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy, and mostly unrideable surf ahead, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out.

The first recommendation—and honestly, the only real glimmer in this whole outlook—is late on Thursday the 23rd of July. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the NNW, but the wind goes glassy that morning, which is a rare treat. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be frozen. The combined swell energy is very weak (76), so expect small, soft waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly consistent, but you’ll be sharing it with a crowd—it’s often busy here. The optimum swell direction is W, and this small pulse is from the NNW, so it’s a bit off-angle, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see all week. Still, the surf quality is poor, so don’t expect much.

After that, we hit a gap. The next few days are rubbish. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th bring onshore winds and bigger, bumpy swell—up to 5 ft on Sunday morning—but it’s all wind-affected and messy. The combined energy hits 156 on Sunday, which is moderate, but with fresh onshore winds, it’s a battle. The swell period is short (6 seconds), so it’s just wind chop. Not worth it.

Then, from Monday the 27th into Tuesday the 28th, the swell picks up a bit more—4 ft from the NW on Monday morning, with a moderate combined energy of 252. But the wind is still onshore, and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s lumpy and poor. By Tuesday afternoon, it’s fading fast.

There’s another small window around Wednesday the 29th, with a glassy morning and 2 ft from the W, but the energy is tiny (43). Again, poor surf quality. The cleanest conditions actually show up on Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, with cross-offshore winds and 2 ft swell from the W, but the wave height is so small you’ll be bobbing around. Combined energy is 43–45, so it’s barely there.

The first week of August brings a bit more activity—Sunday the 2nd has clean cross-off winds and 2 ft from the WNW, but the period is short (5 seconds) and the energy is weak (27–30). Monday the 3rd sees a jump to 4 ft from the WNW, with moderate energy (123), but it’s fresh cross-onshore and lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

So, the takeaway? Thursday the 23rd morning is your best bet, and it’s still a long shot. The rest is a long, quiet stretch. Tolcarne is fairly consistent, so it’s a bit unusual to see such a blank run, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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51
65
64
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156
115
237
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
4:15PM4.98m
Low Tide
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
10:10AM1.95m
10:41PM1.78m
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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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