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Tolcarne Surf Forecast
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Tolcarne surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tolcarne surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, W swell with 1,573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tolcarne over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | |
41 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 73 | 143 | 190 | 171 | 872 | 997 | 895 | 713 | 535 | 243 | 614 | 671 | 582 | 465 | 1293 | 1369 | 1468 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:20PM5.53m | 4:39AM5.61m | 5:00PM5.71m | 5:18AM5.72m | 5:37PM5.85m | 5:55AM5.80m | 6:13PM5.93m | 6:31AM5.81m | 6:49PM5.95m | 7:08AM5.77m | 7:25PM5.91m | 7:44AM5.66m | 8:02PM5.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM1.27m | 10:41PM1.27m | 10:59AM1.16m | 11:19PM1.12m | 11:35AM1.07m | 11:56PM1.01m | 12:10PM1.01m | 00:31AM0.96m | 12:45PM1.00m | 1:07AM0.97m | 1:21PM1.04m | 1:44AM1.04m | 1:57PM1.14m | 2:22AM1.17m | |||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | W 9 | W 13 | — | W 11 |
 kJ | 41 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 56 | 143 | 190 | 136 | 872 | 997 | 895 | 713 | 535 | 178 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 465 | 1293 | — | 1468 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 7 | WSW 16 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | W 18 | SW 13 | W 14 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 73 | 61 | 25 | 171 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 20 | — | 6 | 7 | 106 | 10 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 23 | 24 | 41 | 17 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | — | — | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | 614 | 671 | 582 | — | — | 1369 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 45 | 259 | 208 | 0 | 152 | 265 | 45 | 141 | 95 | 1 | 14 | 218 | 560 |
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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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