Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 08 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
9.9° 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 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 9th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 10th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, near gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
0
1
0
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.9
WSW
1
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
5.5
W
5
W
5
W
5.5
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.8
W
1.9
W
2
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)121111101021181716141418171615141313121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9139017924637069347525707559401114110230154301605916184870132201977102811061519546
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
S
20
S
40
SE
25
S
25
WSW
10
SSW
30
SW
45
W
45
WSW
15
SSW
35
WNW
50
W
40
WSW
30
W
40
NW
50
NW
45
NNW
25
NW
5
WNW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:12AM
5.70
9:31PM
5.36
9:52AM
5.20
10:15PM
4.93
10:42AM
4.73
11:14PM
4.56
11:54AM
4.39
12:41AM
4.37
1:31PM
4.34
2:14AM
4.53
2:50PM
4.62
3:19AM
4.93
3:44PM
5.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:25PM
1.41
3:41AM
1.62
4:04PM
1.86
4:27AM
2.05
4:56PM
2.26
5:34AM
2.40
6:18PM
2.52
7:13AM
2.51
7:58PM
2.46
8:44AM
2.28
9:12PM
2.12
9:43AM
1.86
10:01PM
1.67
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--
Sunset-5:23--5:24--5:27--5:29--5:30--5:32--5:34-
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light rain
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cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1337-2113-14--3-22--1
Temp. °C1110910111011121110111010109776778
Feels °C (?)545266773077025-3-5-5240
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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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