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Surf forecast for Tolcarne Wedge

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Timezone:
Europe/London
Forecast updated:
16/09, 07:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260915 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260915 18z)
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Timeline

Today Wed 16/09
07:00 - 10:00
Solid but blown out (moderate onshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.9m9.5 s(986 kJ)(W)
22 / 31 km/h(NNW)
3.8 → 4.3m
10:00 - 12:00
Solid but blown out (moderate onshore). High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 12.0m9.5 s(1.1k kJ)(W)
21 / 29 km/h(NW)
4.3 → 2.3m
12:00 - 19:00
Solid but blown out (moderate onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.7m9.8 s(811 kJ)(W)
20 / 29 km/h(WNW)
2.3 → 3.3m
19:00 - 20:06
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). High tide, rising.
Wind Waves1.7m8.4 s(619 kJ)(W)
27 / 38 km/h(W)
3.3 → 4.2m
Tomorrow Thu 17/09
06:25 - 08:00
Solid but blown out (strong cross-onshore). Mid to high tide, rising.
Wind Waves2.1m7.0 s(630 kJ)(W)
29 / 44 km/h(WNW)
2.9 → 3.8m
08:00 - 10:00
Solid but blown out (strong cross-onshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.
Wind Waves2.2m7.1 s(690 kJ)(WNW)
31 / 43 km/h(WNW)
3.8 → 4.3m
10:00 - 12:00
Solid but blown out (strong onshore). High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 11.6m7.9 s(490 kJ)(W)
29 / 41 km/h(WNW)
4.3 → 2.9m
12:00 - 14:00
Solid but blown out (strong onshore). Mid to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.5m7.7 s(396 kJ)(W)
29 / 41 km/h(WNW)
2.9 → 1.2m
14:00 - 17:00
Solid but blown out (strong cross-onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.3m7.5 s(294 kJ)(W)
31 / 44 km/h(WNW)
1.2 → 0.9m
17:00 - 20:00
Solid but blown out (strong cross-onshore). Low to high tide, rising.
Wind Waves1.7m6.4 s(338 kJ)(WNW)
32 / 44 km/h(WNW)
0.9 → 3.4m
Fri 18/09
06:27 - 08:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Mid to high tide, rising.
Swell 11.8m10.7 s(1.1k kJ)(W)
23 / 32 km/h(WNW)
2.3 → 3.1m
08:00 - 11:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.5m8.6 s(483 kJ)(WNW)
23 / 31 km/h(W)
3.1 → 3.7m
11:00 - 13:00
Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 11.4m9.7 s(512 kJ)(WNW)
30 / 41 km/h(WSW)
3.7 → 2.6m
13:00 - 15:00
Solid but blown out (strong sideshore). Mid to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.6m10.7 s(822 kJ)(WNW)
32 / 47 km/h(WSW)
2.6 → 1.4m
15:00 - 18:00
Solid but blown out (strong sideshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.3m9.6 s(458 kJ)(WNW)
33 / 48 km/h(WSW)
1.4 → 1.4m
18:00 - 20:01
Best
Solid with moderate sideshore. Low to mid tide, rising.
Swell 11.4m12.0 s(796 kJ)(WNW)
28 / 42 km/h(SW)
1.4 → 2.6m

Tolcarne Wedge Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Tolcarne Wedge is a punchy beach break that wedges up over sand and breaks both left and right. The standout is a short, punchy left that stacks up on high tide.

When It Works

It draws swell from southwest through to northwest, with west (W) the best direction. The break is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, leaving plenty of room between too small and too big.

Wind and Tide

Look for southeast (SE) offshore wind to clean it up. This is a high-tide spot, working best around high tide, and a rising tide is generally the better call.

Local Tips

Expect a very busy lineup when it turns on. Tolcarne Wedge pulls in all of Britain's best bodyboarders, so it gets ridiculously busy on the good days.

Access

Parking is free along the streets near Tolcarne. You'll also find showers, a surf school, and a surf shop close by.

Surf spots near Tolcarne Wedge

Towan
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Tolcarne Wedge
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Great Western
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Lusty Glaze
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20
Porth
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge is usually best with swell from southwest to northwest (SW-NW), ideally west (W) around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, southeast (SE) offshore wind, and high tide. High tide is the preferred tide.

Where is the surf spot Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge is a surf spot in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

What is the surf break like at Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge is a left-and-right beach break over sand.

What facilities are available for surfers at Tolcarne Wedge?

Facilities for surfers at Tolcarne Wedge: showers, surf school, and surf shop.

Is there parking for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Parking around Tolcarne Wedge: free parking and roadside parking.

What surf spots are near Tolcarne Wedge?

Other nearby surf spots are Towan, Great Western, Lusty Glaze, and Porth.

What swell direction works for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge can work with swell from southwest to northwest (SW-NW); west (W) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Southeast (SE) offshore wind is usually best at Tolcarne Wedge.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Southeast (SE) is offshore at Tolcarne Wedge.

What tide works best for surfing at Tolcarne Wedge?

Tolcarne Wedge works best around high tide. High tide is preferred. A rising tide is usually better here.

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