Tolcarne Surf Break

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Issued: 6 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
14.0° 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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
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
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
9
2
W
7
2.3
W
8
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
9
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
W
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
500
460
412
366
664
572
505
632
1012
687
486
326
161
122
85
185
121
81
89
264
641
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
W
20
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
15
W
10
NW
5
NW
5
E
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:34PM5.15m
2:01AM5.44m
2:36PM5.43m
3:02AM5.70m
3:34PM5.78m
4:00AM6.01m
4:28PM6.15m
4:54AM6.29m
5:20PM6.46m
5:47AM6.50m
6:11PM6.69m
6:37AM6.58m
7:01PM6.80m
Low Tide
7:51PM1.59m
8:27AM1.31m
8:54PM1.32m
9:26AM1.05m
9:54PM0.99m
10:22AM0.77m
10:50PM0.65m
11:16AM0.52m
11:44PM0.37m
12:08PM0.35m
00:37AM0.19m
12:58PM0.27m
1:28AM0.14m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
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9:30
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:31
9:32
9:32
 mm
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
13
13
12
14
14
15
16
14
14
15
16
17
19
19
18
18
16
15
15
16
14
Feels °C
7
7
7
8
8
11
12
9
11
14
16
16
17
17
15
16
14
13
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
W
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.6
W
11
Energy kJ
1012
687
486
326
161
122
85
185
121
81
89
264
641
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
12
0.6
W
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
6
9
8
13
7
7
12
56
18
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
4
7
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
9
2
W
7
2.3
W
8
2.1
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
9
0.3
SE
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
500
460
412
366
664
572
505
632
1
2
5
4
9
15
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
409
764
218
293
542
678
262
232
29
1
14
0
1
1
0
2
22
0
1
245
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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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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