Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.0° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell you how it's looking at Tolcarne.

The water temperature's sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus to keep you comfortable.

Honestly, this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We've got a long stretch of weak, onshore slop with almost no energy behind it. The wind is all over the shop, mostly onshore or cross-on, and when it's not, the swell is just too small to do anything with. For the first week, you're looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with a combined energy reading in the low double digits or triple digits at best—weak stuff. The periods are short, too, mostly under 10 seconds, which means disorganised, weak waves.

We do get a bit more size around the 19th and 20th of August, with the swell jacking up to 8 feet and even 10 feet, and the combined energy hitting 959 and 1228—that's strong to very strong energy. But the wind is cross-on or onshore, and at 10 feet, it's going to be a wall of whitewater for anyone but a solid expert. The forecast actually says it's too big for the break. The 23rd of August shows a bit of promise with a clean 7 to 8 foot swell from the WNW and a light offshore wind, but the forecast score is still only marginal, and that's still a big wave for the average punter.

For kite surfers, the stretch from the 18th to the 20th, with strong, consistent cross-onshore wind and sized-up, lumpy swell, might actually be more interesting than anything a surfer would want to paddle into.

If you're desperate, the afternoon of the 23rd of August looks like the least bad option at Tolcarne: a clean 7 foot WNw swell with a light offshore breeze, but that's still a big wave and the consistency is questionable. Don't hold your breath

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
5:03PM6.19m
5:30AM6.18m
5:52PM6.64m
6:17AM6.50m
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
Low Tide
11:03AM0.90m
11:34PM0.54m
11:53AM0.48m
00:21AM0.17m
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
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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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