Tolcarne Wedge
Tolcarne Wedge is Newquay's bodyboard-friendly wedge, a short, punchy setup that can throw surprisingly square barrels when swell, tide, and rebound line up. It is a compact urban wave rather than a long ride, but that intensity is exactly the draw. Expect tight takeoffs, shallow sand, and a crew that knows the tiny window well.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 310°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
13°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Bottom
Sand
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Tolcarne Wedge?
Tolcarne Wedge works best on a high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Tolcarne Wedge?
Offshore wind at Tolcarne Wedge blows from the ESE (120°). Anything in the 90° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Tolcarne Wedge?
Tolcarne Wedge wants WNW swell (270° to 310°) between 0.9m and 1.8m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Tolcarne Wedge?
The main season at Tolcarne Wedge is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar.
How do I get to Tolcarne Wedge?
Fly into NQY, then allow about 5 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Tolcarne Wedge?
Tolcarne Wedge is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a sand bottom. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
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