Tolcarne Surf Break

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
16.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Tolcarne is a tough one to write. We are looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead with very little on offer for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 61°F which is about average for this time of year, so the ocean doesn't feel weird, just flat.

We've got a long, quiet run starting now and it's not until Monday, July 21st that we see any real sign of life, and even then, it's a bit of a mixed bag. Before that, the surf is honestly poor or non-existent. Most days we're looking at tiny inconsistent waves under 3ft, often with lousy cross-onshore breezes making things choppy and messy. You'll get the odd day like Sunday, July 12th where the wind cleans up a bit in the afternoon with a light cross-offshore, but the swell is practically nothing at 0.3ft with a 21-second period, so that's no use for riding. The energy in the water is just weak with values often in the double digits (23 - 146), meaning it's barely worth paddling out.

Now, that brings us to the one and only real standout, and it's on Monday, July 21st. The morning session shows a jump in size with the swell coming in at a solid 7ft from the NW with a period of just 7 seconds. That's a short-period swell, so it'll be a bit lumpy and fat, not the cleanest lines. The combined energy is a strong 352, so there's plenty of push. However, the wind is a light cross-on from the north, so there'll be a few ripples on the surface. At that size, 7ft is getting into the big stuff – it's gonna be a handful for beginners, and the wind is not super clean. It's really only going to be for the experienced crew who don't mind a bit of chop.

The crowds at Tolcarne are often around, and on a day that finally has some proper swell like this, expect it to be busy with everyone trying to get a piece of that. So that's it. A long wait for a single day that might have some grunt, but it's not going to be a classic. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
NE
5
0.1
SW
21
0.7
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
90
69
73
49
90
87
87
118
85
81
108
127
92
49
68
57
26
24
18
35
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:01AM5.51m
10:22PM5.70m
10:48AM5.38m
11:11PM5.54m
11:42AM5.27m
00:10AM5.40m
12:46PM5.21m
1:18AM5.33m
1:57PM5.28m
2:31AM5.42m
3:07PM5.51m
3:40AM5.65m
4:11PM5.86m
Low Tide
4:15PM1.28m
4:45AM1.27m
5:02PM1.42m
5:35AM1.39m
5:58PM1.55m
6:35AM1.49m
7:05PM1.60m
7:45AM1.50m
8:19PM1.51m
8:57AM1.38m
9:33PM1.26m
10:06AM1.12m
10:39PM0.91m
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:29
 mm
1
Temp °C
22
22
19
19
19
18
22
22
19
23
22
21
26
24
21
26
27
26
28
30
27
Feels °C
20
19
18
18
17
18
22
21
19
21
19
19
25
22
19
25
26
25
23
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
N
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
8
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
N
6
Energy kJ
94
90
69
73
49
90
87
87
118
85
81
108
127
92
40
41
43
26
12
40
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.5
N
4
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.4
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
7
7
3
2
20
7
3
2
5
6
6
9
49
68
57
11
2
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
4
14
37
12
12
5
10
18
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
4
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
ENE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
3
5
13
9
1
2
4
24
3
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
37
37
37
37
60
4
6
43
6
6
42
6
6
42
55
2
1
13
250
6
13
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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