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Polzeath

Cornwall · Beach · Faces NW · Updated 56m ago
1-2ft
Next 24 hours
Swell 0.384m 6.23s W
Wind 10mph 12mph NNE · Cross-on
Weather 18°C Overcast · 1026mb
Tide 22:25 6.3m Low 16:24 (1.9m) · Light 04:22–21:37
Water 14°C 3/2mm wetsuit
Sand Low-Mid tide 2-8ft All levels — gentle inside waves for beginners, more powerful peaks further out Best swell W - NW

Polzeath is one of Cornwall's most popular family-friendly surf beaches. Facing north-west on the north Cornish coast, it picks up plenty of Atlantic swell and offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediates. The wide sandy beach works best at low to mid tide. Protected from southerly winds by the headland. Busy in summer but a reliable spot year-round.

AI Surf Overview

Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.

Today's Tide
10:02 6.2m 22:25 6.3m 04:09 1.6m 16:24 1.9m
Hourly Breakdown
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1-2ft
0.47m 7.3s
0.0m 0.0s
Cross-shore
7mph 3mph
12°C
13:00
1-2ft
0.384m 6.23s
0.08m 2.11s
Cross-on
10mph 12mph
18°C
19:00
1-2ft
0.389m 6.21s
0.08m 2.22s
Cross-shore
10mph 16mph
19°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1-2ft
0.3m 6.35s
0.111m 3.43s
Cross-shore
7mph 8mph
17°C
13:00
1-2ft
0.271m 5.04s
0.134m 4.27s
Cross-off
10mph 16mph
24°C
19:00
1ft
0.227m 6.38s
0.179m 3.17s
Cross-off
7mph 24mph
28°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1ft
0.16m 4.9s
0.153m 10.36s
Offshore
2mph 14mph
20°C
13:00
1ft
0.211m 8.26s
0.111m 5.05s
Cross-on
7mph 14mph
22°C
19:00
1-2ft
0.251m 8.2s
0.104m 4.83s
Cross-shore
8mph 14mph
22°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
1-2ft
0.287m 7.84s
0.12m 2.9s
Offshore
2mph 3mph
18°C
13:00
1-2ft
0.28m 7.54s
0.132m 2.92s
Offshore
2mph 7mph
28°C
19:00
1ft
0.256m 7.42s
0.09m 3.36s
Cross-shore
10mph 5mph
31°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
07:00
2-3ft
0.29m 9.15s
0.176m 4.64s
Cross-off
24mph 32mph
26°C
13:00
1-2ft
0.318m 5.29s
0.257m 7.62s
Offshore
16mph 28mph
24°C 0.1mm
19:00
1-2ft
0.49m 10.38s
0.122m 3.65s
Cross-shore
13mph 19mph
21°C
Time
Rating
Surf
Swell
Swell 2
Wind Gusts
Weather
04:00
2-3ft
0.557m 9.88s
0.277m 3.52s
Offshore
10mph
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Polzeath Surf Spot Guide

Everything you need to know before paddling out at Polzeath, England.

Break typeBeach
SeabedSand
Best swell directionW - NW
Optimal wave size2-8ft
Best tideLow-Mid
Ability levelAll levels — gentle inside waves for beginners, more powerful peaks further out

Hazards & Safety

Rips on bigger days, especially near the rocks at the south end. Strong currents at low tide around Pentire headland.

Local Tips

Best at low to mid tide when the sandbars create multiple peaks. South end near the rocks has more shape. Sheltered from southerly winds by Pentire headland. The Doom Bar can create a wedge on bigger swells.

Getting There

Large car park behind the beach, 3 minute walk down. Lifeguarded May-September.

Parking: Pay & display car park. National Trust members free. Fills quickly in summer — arrive before 10am.

Facilities: Toilets, showers, surf hire and schools, cafes, shops in village.

Crowds

Very busy in summer and school holidays. Quieter mornings and autumn/winter.

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Water Temperature by Month

Seasonal Overview
Jan 9°C 5/4
Feb 8°C 5/4
Mar 9°C 5/4
Apr 10°C 5/4
May 11°C 4/3
Jun 13°C 4/3
Jul 15°C 3/2
Aug 16°C 3/2
Sep 15°C 3/2
Oct 14°C 3/2
Nov 12°C 4/3
Dec 10°C 5/4

Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month

Polzeath Tides

Tide data from Polzeath

2026-06-21
10:02 6.2m 22:25 6.3m 04:09 1.6m 16:24 1.9m
2026-06-22
10:55 5.9m 23:20 6.1m 05:00 2.0m 17:18 2.2m
2026-06-23
11:54 5.7m 05:57 2.2m 18:18 2.4m
2026-06-24
00:21 5.9m 12:57 5.7m 06:59 2.4m 19:25 2.5m
2026-06-25
01:25 5.8m 14:00 5.8m 08:02 2.4m 20:27 2.5m
2026-06-26
02:25 5.8m 14:57 6.0m 08:58 2.4m 21:23 2.3m
2026-06-27
03:21 6.0m 15:47 6.2m 09:48 2.2m 22:12 2.1m
Recent Conditions

Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.

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Polzeath
Cornwall · Beach · Faces NW
1-2ft
Current surf height
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Next 24 hours

Polzeath is one of Cornwall's most popular family-friendly surf beaches. Facing north-west on the north Cornish coast, it picks up plenty of Atlantic swell and offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediates. The wide sandy beach works best at low to mid tide. Protected from southerly winds by the headland. Busy in summer but a reliable spot year-round.

Swell
0.384m 6.23s
W
Wind
10mph / 12
NNE · Cross-on
Weather
18°C
Overcast
Tide
22:25
Low 16:24
Water
14°C
3/2mm
AI Surf Overview

Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.

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Today
Flat
Tomorrow
Flat
Tuesday
Flat
Wednesday
Flat
Thursday
1-2ft
Best
Friday
2ft
Rating
Surf
Swell
Wind
7am
1-2ft
0.47m 7.3s
7 / 3 Cross-shore
12°
10am
1-2ft
0.46m 7.2s
5 / 6 Cross-shore
16°
1pm
1-2ft
0.384m 6.23s
10 / 12 Cross-on
18°
4pm
1-2ft
0.399m 6.43s
10 / 14 Cross-shore
19°
7pm
1-2ft
0.389m 6.21s
10 / 16 Cross-shore
19°
10pm
1-2ft
0.355m 5.91s
10 / 12 Cross-shore
17°
Tides
High 10:02 6.2m High 22:25 6.3m Low 04:09 1.6m Low 16:24 1.9m
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Polzeath Tides

Tide data from Polzeath

2026-06-21
10:02 6.2m 22:25 6.3m 04:09 1.6m 16:24 1.9m
2026-06-22
10:55 5.9m 23:20 6.1m 05:00 2.0m 17:18 2.2m
2026-06-23
11:54 5.7m 05:57 2.2m 18:18 2.4m
2026-06-24
00:21 5.9m 12:57 5.7m 06:59 2.4m 19:25 2.5m
2026-06-25
01:25 5.8m 14:00 5.8m 08:02 2.4m 20:27 2.5m
2026-06-26
02:25 5.8m 14:57 6.0m 08:58 2.4m 21:23 2.3m
2026-06-27
03:21 6.0m 15:47 6.2m 09:48 2.2m 22:12 2.1m
Seasonal Overview
Jan 9° 5/4
Feb 8° 5/4
Mar 9° 5/4
Apr 10° 5/4
May 11° 4/3
Jun 13° 4/3
Jul 15° 3/2
Aug 16° 3/2
Sep 15° 3/2
Oct 14° 3/2
Nov 12° 4/3
Dec 10° 5/4

Water temp & wetsuit by month

Recent Conditions

Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data

Spot Guide
Break Beach
Seabed Sand
Best swell W - NW
Best tide Low-Mid
Size 2-8ft
Level All levels — gentle inside waves for beginners, more powerful peaks further out
Hazards

Rips on bigger days, especially near the rocks at the south end. Strong currents at low tide around Pentire headland.

Local Tips

Best at low to mid tide when the sandbars create multiple peaks. South end near the rocks has more shape. Sheltered from southerly winds by Pentire headland. The Doom Bar can create a wedge on bigger swells.

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