Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 15 Nov 2025 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
13.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 (Nov 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 17th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 20th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 19th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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 Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, moderate winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Sat
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
1
!
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
NW
4
NNW
3.5
N
3
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
N
2.2
N
1.8
NNW
0.8
WNW
1
W
Period(s) (?)881111131312121257899989771413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)61362451599286784847109502120524371610149914311610537299261350
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NE
15
SSW
20
WSW
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
NW
35
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
25
N
25
N
10
N
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29AM
5.25
2:47PM
5.51
3:11AM
5.54
3:28PM
5.72
3:48AM
5.80
4:04PM
5.91
4:22AM
6.00
4:39PM
6.04
4:56AM
6.14
5:12PM
6.09
5:29AM
6.20
5:46PM
6.07
6:02AM
6.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
1.52
8:46AM
1.55
9:10PM
1.30
9:28AM
1.31
9:47PM
1.11
10:04AM
1.09
10:20PM
0.95
10:37AM
0.92
10:52PM
0.86
11:10AM
0.81
11:24PM
0.82
11:43AM
0.79
11:56PM
0.86
Sat
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:43--7:43
Sunset4:35--4:32--4:31--4:30--4:30--4:29--4:27--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1------12253151-42---
Temp. °C1412111188791111109987778888
Feels °C (?)9766323343-111-10001134
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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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