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Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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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
14.4° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Bedruthan Steps surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, W swell with 1,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W swell.
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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bedruthan Steps over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | |
174 | 127 | 70 | 41 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 73 | 110 | 190 | 176 | 1186 | 865 | 880 | 708 | 277 | 657 | 550 | 597 | 641 | 1389 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:41PM5.40m | 4:01AM5.56m | 4:25PM5.61m | 4:43AM5.69m | 5:04PM5.80m | 5:22AM5.81m | 5:41PM5.94m | 6:00AM5.89m | 6:17PM6.03m | 6:36AM5.91m | 6:53PM6.05m | 7:12AM5.86m | 7:29PM6.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM1.46m | 10:23AM1.29m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:02AM1.17m | 11:22PM1.13m | 11:38AM1.07m | 11:58PM1.02m | 12:13PM1.01m | 00:34AM0.96m | 12:48PM1.00m | 1:10AM0.97m | 1:23PM1.05m | 1:46AM1.05m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 12 |
174 | 127 | 70 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 72 | 92 | 190 | 171 | 1186 | 865 | 880 | 708 | 277 | 20 | 7 | 43 | 93 | 1389 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | W 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 73 | 110 | 38 | 34 | — | — | — | 19 | 20 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | — |
12 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | 23 | 24 | 41 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 2 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | — |
— | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 176 | — | — | — | — | 212 | 657 | 550 | 597 | 641 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 252 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 44 | 6 | 45 | 44 | 8 | 190 | 223 | 399 | 262 | 400 | 139 |
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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.











