Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 11 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
9.8° 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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 12 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 11th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 11th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
!
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5.5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
N
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)14141817161413128131212111112121213121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)808582701216916318122046402334420171071663600584242918682177315930003238315226303095
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
25
SW
20
WNW
50
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
10
S
30
NNE
40
NNE
15
NNE
10
SSW
45
SSE
25
WNW
20
SSW
35
NNW
45
W
35
W
20
WNW
10
SE
30
SE
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
onononoffoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:04AM
5.41
4:25PM
5.49
4:42AM
5.90
5:01PM
5.92
5:17AM
6.35
5:34PM
6.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:26AM
1.40
10:40PM
1.21
11:03AM
0.94
11:15PM
0.79
11:37AM
0.55
11:48PM
0.45
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--
Sunset-5:29--5:30--5:32--5:34--5:36--5:37--5:39-
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light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-12--1141--15-61----14
Temp. °C10111010109985661010911101098811
Feels °C (?)26802171-6012542224523
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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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