Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.5° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, W swell with 1,979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lined up for Tolcarne over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is showing a real lack of quality surf, so we’re going to have to be patient or look elsewhere for a wave.

The immediate outlook is rough. The wind is all over the place, mostly from the west and northwest, keeping things messy with a cross-shore or cross-onshore chop. The swell is there, but it’s ugly. We’ve got a solid 5ft to 7ft of swell running through the 3rd and 4th, but it’s only 8 seconds of period and the wind is killing it. The combined energy is moderate at best, but the conditions are just poor. It’s a no-go.

We hit a bit of a lull heading into the 6th and 7th of September. The swell drops right off, with waves barely 2ft, and what little energy there is isn’t worth paddling out for. The wind goes offshore on the 6th, but with no swell, it’s a tease.

Then, from the 7th to the 11th, the swell bumps back up, but it’s just more of the same: lumpy, cross-onshore slop. The 7th morning sees a 8ft, 13-second period groundswell from the west, which is a real dose of energy, but the wind is from the northwest at 30 km/h, making it a mess. That’s expert-only size and condition, and it’s not clean. Not worth the hassle.

Now, the one real standout in this whole period is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning looks like a proper window. The swell is 6ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 7 seconds, but the real story is the wind. A light breeze from the southwest will be cross-offshore, and the forecast says it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate. This is the best bet for a wave that’s not a total battle. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but you’ll still want your wits about you. The crowds at Tolcarne can be a problem, especially on a weekend with a bit of sun. Expect it to be busy.

Beyond that, the 15th of September has a moment. Tuesday morning looks glassy with a 4ft, 9-second swell from the west. The energy is moderate and the wind is dead calm. It’s not a big wave, but it will be clean and fun for a longboard or a foiler. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on, so get out early.

The rest of the second week is a write-off. The swell fades away to nothing, with tiny waves and onshore winds returning. The 16th has glassy conditions but only 3ft of swell – it’s surfable but very ordinary.

So, to sum it up: the water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 64°F. The pick of the lot is the morning of Saturday the 12th of September – that’s your best chance for a decent, clean session. The 15th morning is a distant second, a glassy knee-to-waist high option. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
375
671
562
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469
326
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Wind (km/h)
25
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High Tide
10:12PM5.68m
10:38AM5.44m
11:12PM5.19m
11:48AM5.04m
00:35AM4.84m
1:21PM4.91m
2:12AM4.87m
2:52PM5.18m
3:32AM5.24m
4:00PM5.69m
4:31AM5.74m
4:52PM6.23m
Low Tide
4:27AM1.36m
4:58PM1.53m
5:33AM1.79m
6:21PM1.87m
7:09AM2.02m
8:06PM1.87m
8:47AM1.83m
9:32PM1.48m
9:59AM1.38m
10:33PM0.96m
10:53AM0.87m
11:22PM0.49m
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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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