Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 04 May 2026 BST
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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
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bedruthan Steps this week:

The surf forecast for Bedruthan Steps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bedruthan Steps over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
1.9
NNW
7
2.5
N
8
2.5
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
17
15
13
19
9
6
3
2
2
5
42
39
57
48
47
23
20
332
825
881
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNW
20
N
10
NE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
E
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
W
10
ESE
15
SW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
High Tide
7:46PM6.13m
8:04AM5.87m
8:20PM5.89m
8:39AM5.57m
8:57PM5.60m
9:18AM5.25m
9:39PM5.29m
10:03AM4.94m
10:29PM5.02m
11:00AM4.69m
11:32PM4.85m
12:11PM4.61m
00:45AM4.88m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.92m
2:12PM1.11m
2:34AM1.19m
2:47PM1.39m
3:13AM1.50m
3:27PM1.68m
3:58AM1.80m
4:15PM1.96m
4:55AM2.05m
5:18PM2.16m
6:07AM2.13m
6:33PM2.19m
7:21AM2.00m
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cloud
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clear
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
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5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
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8:44
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:53
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
13
12
12
11
11
12
12
10
12
12
10
14
14
12
14
15
12
13
13
12
13
11
9
7
6
6
9
10
8
8
9
7
10
8
5
10
11
11
11
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
N
5
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
Energy kJ
8
17
7
5
3
9
6
3
2
2
1
42
39
57
30
14
23
20
22
49
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
N
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.3
SW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
16
8
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
5
1
1
2
48
47
14
4
25
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
SW
4
0.1
SW
8
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
12
3
2
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
N
4
1.9
NNW
7
2.5
N
8
2.5
N
8
Energy kJ
15
13
19
2
3
6
3
13
332
825
881
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
50
241
248
279
401
386
209
277
401
400
391
5
209
4
8
4
5
51
8
0
8
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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 16 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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