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Tolcarne surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The surf forecast for Tolcarne over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 12 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 17th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 19th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 23rd Jan)25ft (7.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
3
4
2
2
0
!
0
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
1
W
1.1
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.4
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
WSW
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
7
WSW
7
W
5
W
Period(s) (?)141312111110111816161514131312161615151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3048211710054593191962426973441222424772542211717391029782795025421215492007011025
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SW
5
S
5
SE
10
SSE
25
WSW
35
SSE
50
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSE
40
SE
30
SSE
35
W
25
SW
50
SSW
35
SW
30
S
50
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffoffoffcrossoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:38PM
5.45
4:57AM
5.76
5:15PM
5.72
5:33AM
6.06
5:51PM
5.95
6:08AM
6.29
6:25PM
6.11
6:42AM
6.44
7:00PM
6.19
7:17AM
6.50
7:36PM
6.19
7:53AM
6.44
8:14PM
6.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:40AM
1.34
10:56PM
1.21
11:19AM
1.04
11:32PM
0.93
11:55AM
0.79
12:07AM
0.71
12:30PM
0.61
12:41AM
0.58
1:04PM
0.52
1:14AM
0.54
1:38PM
0.51
1:49AM
0.59
2:14PM
0.59
2:26AM
0.73
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise8:12--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--
Sunset-4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:57-
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------19-422-62210
Temp. °C101098989999107998998778
Feels °C (?)5556867621-1300313-3-2-1-2
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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 12 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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