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Polzeath Beach Swimming Forecast

New Polzeath · United Kingdom

Polzeath Beach scores 74/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces SW. A wide, southwest-facing sandy bay with a gently shelving beach break producing left and right waves at all tidal stages - generally consistent and forgiving, popular with beginner and intermediate surfers, surf schools and families, though crowded in summer. Rip currents are a documented hazard. The beach holds Blue Flag status and is RNLI-lifeguarded through the main season. Dogs are banned 15 May-30 September, 10am-6pm.

Today's swimming score by ability

beginner
15/100Don't Bother
intermediate
43/100Poor
advanced
68/100Good
expert
74/100Good

Today's conditions at Polzeath Beach

Wave
1.8 m
Wind
12 kn
Water temp
19°C
Facing
SW

Scores are today's peak across the day, from 4Shor ShorSense™ — modelled per spot on our high-resolution European seabed map. The full 8-day swimming forecast is in the app.

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