Tolcarne Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (59 surf breaks) / UK (468 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.42° N 5.08° W)
Tolcarne Surf Forecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
Actual: 59 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:
The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 7 days are 7.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 09) at 6PM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 6th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 10th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 11th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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WSW | WSW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
12 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
189 | 128 | 427 | 659 | 711 | 760 | 575 | 769 | 681 | 566 | 456 | 786 | 615 | 1309 | 3641 | 3786 | 12706 | 34398 | 26490 | 13104 | 7346 | 5710 | 3257 |
ESE | ENE | E | E | ESE | ENE | N | NNE | WNW | WNW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | W | W | W | W | W | W |
cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
9:52PM 5.61 | 10:24AM 5.37 | 10:58PM 5.14 | 11:42AM 4.91 | 12:26AM 4.87 | 1:18PM 4.78 | 1:59AM 4.97 | 2:42PM 5.00 | 3:11AM 5.33 | 3:42PM 5.38 | 4:03AM 5.74 | 4:27PM 5.75 | 4:45AM 6.11 | 5:05PM 6.05 | |||||||||
3:39PM 0.99 | 4:07AM 1.21 | 4:40PM 1.53 | 5:20AM 1.68 | 6:02PM 1.91 | 6:54AM 1.88 | 7:37PM 1.94 | 8:23AM 1.70 | 8:55PM 1.65 | 9:29AM 1.32 | 9:50PM 1.25 | 10:18AM 0.93 | 10:34PM 0.87 | 10:58AM 0.60 | 11:11PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Newquay which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Tolcarne.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | mod. rain | light rain | cloudy | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | light rain |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
- | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Low air temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Cool air temperatures (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Tue morning, gales from the W by Wed night). |
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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 7 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.