Surf Forecasts:
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: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 288 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 6s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tolcarne has got cookin' over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough watch. We're looking at a long, dry spell of flat to tiny, messy surf from now until basically the third week of August. From the 11th right through to the 20th, the wave energy is weak, mostly under 100 (29 to 139 on the meter), and the wind is just all wrong. We've got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore breezes churning things up, making even the tiny 1ft to 4ft swells look ugly. It’s a real bummer. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that onshore wind makes it a no-go for any decent paddle.
Then, things look like they finally wake up. The standout window is Friday the 21st of August. The swell kicks up proper – we're talking 6ft to 7ft from the WNW. That's a solid, surfable size for the more experienced lot; anything over 8ft starts getting expert-only, but this is right in the sweet spot for a good challenge. The real kicker? The wind swings light and offshore from the ESE, cleaning it right up. The combined wave energy jumps to 411 in the morning and a meaty 598 in the afternoon. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Now, a word of caution on that swell. It's short-period stuff, only 7 to 8 seconds. That means it's windswell, not a long rolling groundswell. It'll be a bit dumpy and won't have the same travel as a long-period groundswell. But when you pair that size with a clean offshore breeze at a spot like Tolcarne (Newquay) that's fairly exposed to the west, it's going to offer some fun, punchy waves. The crowd factor at this break is 'often', so expect company if the forecast holds.
After that little spike, it looks like it fades back into small, choppy conditions. The 22nd has size (6ft to 7ft) but the wind swings west and cross, blowing the face out. Then it's back to tiny dribble for the rest of the run. So, if you want a wave, your window is very narrow.
That Friday the 21st is the only true standout. It’s got the size, the good wind, and the potential. Everything else is a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 20 | 13 | 59 | 125 | 139 | 175 | 267 | 237 | 181 | 126 | 215 | 135 | 127 | 93 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:37AM5.77m | 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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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | N 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 11 | 59 | 125 | 139 | 175 | 267 | 237 | 181 | 126 | — | 135 | 127 | 93 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 9 | W 7 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 10 | WNW 9 | N 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 7 | W 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 215 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 20 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 389 | 233 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 31 | 218 | 1 | 14 | 43 | 43 | 71 | 43 | 271 | 394 | 275 | 387 | 348 | 42 | 6 |
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