Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.1° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 365 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a proper look at what’s ahead for Tolcarne.

Honestly, we’re in a pretty quiet, frustrating stretch for the next week and a half. Tolcarne is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed, but the wind just won’t play ball for the most part. We’ve got some swell on the charts, but the conditions are mostly messy or blown-out, with cross-onshore winds and chop making it hard to enjoy. The wave energy is weak to moderate for the first many days, with combined swell energy values mostly sitting between 28 and 269. Not a lot to get excited about.

The standout moment for the entire period is Sunday, August 23rd. That’s where things change. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the west, rolling in with a solid 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell, full of shape and energy. The combined swell energy hits 600 – that’s strong. And the wind? Offshore from the south at just 9 mph. Clean lines, gentle offshore breeze. The water is currently much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 66°F, and that anomaly of 4°F warmer than average makes a big difference in comfort. It might be a touch big for beginners at that size, but any experienced surfer is going to be happy. In the morning, it will be clean and uncrowded – though crowds can sometimes build here.

After that, Monday the 24th still has some cross-offshore wind and a 4ft swell, but the conditions are only ordinary. From there, we slide back into small, bumpy, or onshore winds for the rest of the outlook. The energy drops right off again, with combined swell values in the 50–300 range, not enough to make a proper session.

It’s a long wait, but that Sunday morning is your window. Be ready.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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10
0.9
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9
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9
1.2
WNW
8
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0.7
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8
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7
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WNW
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8
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7
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6
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7
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Energy kJ
269
237
184
129
123
202
98
95
54
27
25
8
25
115
83
139
176
254
355
292
210
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
25
N
30
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25
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15
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5
SW
25
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High Tide
6:37PM6.94m
7:00AM6.68m
7:19PM7.04m
7:40AM6.69m
7:58PM6.95m
8:18AM6.55m
8:37PM6.67m
8:56AM6.26m
9:15PM6.25m
9:33AM5.88m
9:53PM5.75m
10:13AM5.43m
10:34PM5.22m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.18m
1:04AM-0.04m
1:19PM0.04m
1:44AM-0.06m
1:57PM0.07m
2:22AM0.10m
2:35PM0.27m
2:58AM0.40m
3:11PM0.60m
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.02m
4:08AM1.28m
4:27PM1.49m
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Feels °C
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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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