Tolcarne Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.42° N 5.08° W

Tolcarne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tolcarne sea temperature is
15.2°C
2.1° 

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


Tolcarne surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, W swell with 338 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolcarne this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tolcarne in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 4th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

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W
11
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11
0.6
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10
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0.5
W
10
0.5
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10
0.4
WNW
18
0.8
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15
0.9
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12
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
116
78
51
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102
275
289
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239
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88
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35
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:59PM5.10m
10:35AM5.25m
11:23PM4.87m
12:00PM5.16m
00:48AM4.95m
1:18PM5.33m
1:56AM5.24m
2:18PM5.61m
2:48AM5.59m
3:07PM5.89m
3:31AM5.90m
3:48PM6.10m
Low Tide
3:58PM1.44m
4:27AM1.74m
5:22PM1.66m
5:54AM1.85m
6:46PM1.60m
7:14AM1.70m
7:55PM1.36m
8:18AM1.40m
8:49PM1.07m
9:08AM1.10m
9:33PM0.83m
9:51AM0.84m
10:11PM0.67m
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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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