Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
19.2° C
2.3° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 701 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. 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 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at this stretch of coast for the next sixteen days, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap before anything even gets close to rideable. For the first nine days, from the 17th of August right through to the 25th, it’s a write-off. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small or messy. The energy is weak to moderate, but the really shows "poor surf conditions" every single session. You’re just not gonna want to get wet.

The first faint glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the month. On the 26th, we start to see a bit of a pulse. The morning of the 26th has a 5 ft cross-offshore wind from the SW at 25 mph, and it’s actually clean. The combined energy is moderate. But it’s still a pretty average setup. The real standout is the 27th of August. That morning, an 12 ft swell from the W with an 11-second period rolls in, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is a cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. This is a big, powerful swell, but it’s also up to 12 ft, so this is expert territory only. It’s a raw, winter-style swell.

The best bet on offer, and I mean the only one worth a proper look, is the morning of the 31st of August. Tolcarne gets a 6 ft WNW swell with an 8-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong. It’s still a "marginal" call, but it’s the cleanest window we have. The water is about average for this time of year. If you’re a beginner, this one is on the limit at 6 ft, but it’s the cleanest and most accessible of the bunch. Just be aware that with the previous days being small, the banks might be a bit iffy.

After that, the 1st of September goes back to poor conditions with a cross-onshore wind. So, it’s a long wait for a short, punchy window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

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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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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701
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
8:56AM6.26m
9:15PM6.25m
9:33AM5.88m
9:53PM5.75m
10:13AM5.43m
10:34PM5.22m
10:57AM4.97m
11:25PM4.73m
11:55AM4.57m
00:36AM4.36m
1:20PM4.36m
2:10AM4.29m
2:52PM4.47m
3:30AM4.52m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.60m
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.02m
4:08AM1.28m
4:27PM1.49m
4:48AM1.75m
5:13PM1.94m
5:40AM2.17m
6:19PM2.31m
6:58AM2.45m
7:54PM2.45m
8:37AM2.43m
9:24PM2.25m
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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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