Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 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
15.3° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Bedruthan Steps surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 3,796 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bedruthan Steps this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
W
10
2
W
8
2.2
W
9
2.3
W
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
W
9
3.5
W
10
3.5
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
13
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
8
2
W
11
2
W
9
2.4
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
895
872
701
606
531
561
555
753
878
844
1018
2746
3430
2293
1678
1584
1679
709
907
635
1269
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
W
35
W
25
WSW
40
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
30
WSW
10
SSW
30
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:00AM5.89m
6:17PM6.03m
6:36AM5.91m
6:53PM6.05m
7:12AM5.86m
7:29PM6.00m
7:48AM5.76m
8:06PM5.90m
8:26AM5.60m
8:45PM5.76m
9:05AM5.43m
9:25PM5.60m
9:47AM5.25m
10:10PM5.45m
Low Tide
12:13PM1.01m
00:34AM0.96m
12:48PM1.00m
1:10AM0.97m
1:23PM1.05m
1:46AM1.05m
1:59PM1.14m
2:24AM1.18m
2:37PM1.28m
3:04AM1.34m
3:16PM1.44m
3:46AM1.50m
4:00PM1.60m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
1
3
8
2
2
1
1
7
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
16
16
15
14
14
14
16
16
14
14
14
12
14
14
13
15
15
14
11
11
12
13
13
12
9
8
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
7
7
7
8
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
WSW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
18
2.3
W
9
0.9
W
13
0.9
W
13
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
8
2
W
11
2
W
9
2.4
W
11
Energy kJ
895
872
701
606
531
7
7
6
878
289
272
2293
1678
1584
6
907
635
1269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
W
18
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
20
20
6
45
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
10
2
W
8
2.2
W
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
W
9
3.5
W
10
3.5
W
11
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
8
Energy kJ
561
555
753
844
1018
2746
3430
1679
709
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
257
45
4
15
120
6
250
223
44
558
605
682
223
222
4
129
211
8
214
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
9
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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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