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Tolcarne Surf Forecast
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Tolcarne surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tolcarne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 5 | WSW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 8 | WSW 10 | |
13 | 35 | 95 | 947 | 904 | 982 | 817 | 480 | 150 | 92 | 103 | 60 | 41 | 35 | 56 | 189 | 762 | 494 | 251 | 227 | 1422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:28PM5.03m | 2:51AM5.42m | 3:22PM5.49m | 3:43AM5.87m | 4:10PM5.96m | 4:30AM6.29m | 4:55PM6.39m | 5:17AM6.62m | 5:40PM6.71m | 6:03AM6.80m | 6:25PM6.87m | 6:49AM6.82m | 7:11PM6.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM1.64m | 9:17AM1.25m | 9:38PM1.22m | 10:06AM0.83m | 10:27PM0.78m | 10:52AM0.46m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:37AM0.20m | 11:59PM0.13m | 12:22PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.02m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:34AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | N 6 | W 8 | N 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 8 | — |
 kJ | 11 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 150 | 89 | 30 | 31 | 41 | 2 | 56 | 189 | 762 | 494 | 251 | 227 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | N 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 58 | — | — | — | 153 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 12 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 15 | N 5 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 35 | 95 | 947 | 904 | 982 | 817 | 480 | 78 | 92 | 103 | — | — | 35 | 23 | 115 | — | 22 | 96 | 159 | 1422 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 487 | 532 | 507 | 759 | 914 | 326 | 254 | 384 | 138 | 282 | 326 | 37 | 13 | 60 | 36 | 1 | 204 | 1 | 1 | 204 | 214 |
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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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