Surf Forecasts:
Tolcarne surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with 1,079 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Cornish coast.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead. The wind is the main problem – it’s just not playing ball for most of the next two weeks. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions that stretches from the start of the period all the way through to the end of the first week, with very few windows of clean, surfable waves. The swell is often there, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, chopping it to bits.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 5th. The morning is overcast, but the wind drops right off to a light breeze, with a 4ft west swell rolling in at a long 11-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate (403). It’s not perfect, but it’s the most promising we’ve seen for a few days. The forecast is marginal, so keep an eye on the tide. The afternoon also holds a 4ft west swell with a longer period, still light winds, and the water temperature is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The swell drops out, and even though it’s offshore, we’re looking at 2ft of weak, short-period swell. The energy is just 63 and 58 – there’s nothing to work with there.
The second week is a real mixed bag, and nothing stands out as a true classic. For the experienced crew, Monday the 14th has a 4ft west swell with a very long 12-second period, pushing moderate energy (418), but the wind is a strong cross-shore, making it messy. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 15th morning – the wind is light and onshore, with a 2ft west swell, but the energy is weak (96). It’s a long shot.
The best bet for the whole outlook, if you can be patient, is Saturday the 5th at Tolcarne. It’s the only day where the 4ft for 11 seconds looks like it might clean up with the light cross-shore breeze. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not going to be a barrel, but it’s the only proper surf on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 336 | 292 | 263 | 235 | 460 | 597 | 524 | 440 | 396 | 275 | 118 | 56 | 52 | 264 | 738 | 1079 | 999 | 958 | 687 | 676 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:24PM6.14m | 9:46AM5.87m | 10:12PM5.68m | 10:38AM5.44m | 11:12PM5.19m | 11:48AM5.04m | 00:35AM4.84m | 1:21PM4.91m | 2:12AM4.87m | 2:52PM5.18m | 3:32AM5.24m | 4:00PM5.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38AM0.92m | 4:00PM1.10m | 4:27AM1.36m | 4:58PM1.53m | 5:33AM1.79m | 6:21PM1.87m | 7:09AM2.02m | 8:06PM1.87m | 8:47AM1.83m | 9:32PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.38m | 10:33PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 24 | 8 | 263 | 23 | — | 20 | 20 | 86 | 396 | 275 | 118 | 56 | 52 | 6 | 738 | — | — | 958 | 687 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | 143 | — | — | — | 22 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SW 3 | W 6 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 336 | 292 | — | 235 | 460 | 597 | 524 | 440 | — | — | 4 | 14 | 3 | 264 | — | 1079 | 999 | — | — | 676 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 218 | 1 | 214 | 241 | 218 | 232 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 204 | 1 | 146 | 512 | 299 | 259 | 294 | 218 |
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