Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 01 Feb 2026 GMT
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Bedruthan Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bedruthan Steps this week:

The surf forecast for Bedruthan Steps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 6th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bedruthan Steps over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
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Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
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3
0
0
2
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2
3
1
3
4
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2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.2
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)141317161514161615141312211817161514141314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3017310068842386110852911925940556820731163409125561116250655153795116389429643232
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
20
NNW
10
E
35
ESE
45
E
40
ESE
30
SE
20
S
15
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
6.33
5:24AM
6.75
5:47PM
6.58
6:06AM
6.98
6:27PM
6.68
6:46AM
7.02
7:06PM
6.64
7:23AM
6.88
7:42PM
6.46
8:00AM
6.59
8:18PM
6.16
8:35AM
6.18
8:53PM
5.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
0.48
11:23PM
0.45
11:50AM
0.19
12:05AM
0.22
12:30PM
0.05
12:43AM
0.14
1:08PM
0.09
1:20AM
0.23
1:43PM
0.28
1:55AM
0.45
2:17PM
0.59
2:29AM
0.78
2:50PM
0.98
Sunday
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Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise7:54--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:48--7:46--
Sunset-5:10--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:20--5:22-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1---12--------322-121
Temp. °C998891010119101099988109101010
Feels °C (?)645-2-11475340221264432
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Information about the Bedruthan Steps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bedruthan Steps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bedruthan Steps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bedruthan Steps 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 (Bedruthan Steps) 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 Bedruthan Steps 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 Bedruthan Steps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 9 km (6 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 10 km (6 miles) away, Bodmin, Truro and Saint Austell.

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