Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.5° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,022 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Nov 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
12
2
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.7
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1765
1022
524
441
461
961
855
902
639
759
347
253
198
119
83
53
34
34
33
103
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
Wind State
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cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:23PM6.78m
6:44AM6.75m
7:07PM6.49m
7:29AM6.45m
7:56PM6.06m
8:20AM6.03m
8:51PM5.55m
9:20AM5.59m
9:59PM5.10m
10:35AM5.25m
11:23PM4.87m
12:00PM5.16m
00:48AM4.95m
Low Tide
00:39AM0.21m
1:03PM0.25m
1:23AM0.52m
1:51PM0.60m
2:13AM0.94m
2:48PM1.04m
3:12AM1.39m
3:58PM1.44m
4:27AM1.74m
5:22PM1.66m
5:54AM1.85m
6:46PM1.60m
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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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