Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
16.9°C
2.7° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4280
3398
2074
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722
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295
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
25
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High Tide
8:42PM5.59m
8:58AM5.52m
9:19PM5.14m
9:39AM5.09m
10:04PM4.70m
10:31AM4.68m
11:07PM4.34m
11:47AM4.42m
00:39AM4.21m
1:23PM4.46m
2:08AM4.42m
2:36PM4.79m
3:08AM4.84m
Low Tide
2:36PM1.06m
2:49AM1.34m
3:12PM1.48m
3:27AM1.75m
3:57PM1.90m
4:16AM2.14m
5:00PM2.27m
5:30AM2.43m
6:31PM2.43m
7:06AM2.46m
8:00PM2.26m
8:26AM2.19m
9:03PM1.87m
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Temp °C
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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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