Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.0° 

Bedruthan Steps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bedruthan Steps surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 812 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. 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 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
6
1
W
8
1
W
7
1.4
WNW
6
1.3
W
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
7
1.9
W
7
2.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.5
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
W
8
1.1
N
5
0.4
W
9
1.1
NNW
6
1.1
N
6
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
121
92
160
130
285
310
397
812
225
380
157
65
64
24
98
74
26
25
19
14
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
15
ENE
20
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:19PM6.35m
9:38AM5.98m
9:57PM5.84m
10:17AM5.52m
10:38PM5.30m
11:01AM5.06m
11:28PM4.80m
11:59AM4.65m
00:39AM4.43m
1:23PM4.42m
2:13AM4.35m
2:55PM4.54m
3:34AM4.59m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.60m
3:35AM0.82m
3:50PM1.03m
4:11AM1.29m
4:29PM1.50m
4:51AM1.77m
5:16PM1.96m
5:43AM2.20m
6:22PM2.34m
7:02AM2.49m
7:57PM2.48m
8:40AM2.46m
9:27PM2.28m
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8:37
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8:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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