Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.9° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, W swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0
0
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0
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0
0
0
0
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.9
W
7
1.8
WNW
6
1.5
W
7
1.5
W
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
32
45
40
24
20
40
38
8
17
7
20
49
40
43
36
88
265
239
202
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
35
E
30
E
35
E
25
E
30
ESE
25
SE
25
S
45
SSE
15
SW
20
W
10
WNW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
glassy
High Tide
00:39AM4.43m
1:23PM4.42m
2:13AM4.35m
2:55PM4.54m
3:34AM4.59m
4:02PM4.90m
4:28AM4.98m
4:48PM5.36m
5:09AM5.41m
5:26PM5.81m
5:44AM5.82m
6:00PM6.22m
Low Tide
6:22PM2.34m
7:02AM2.49m
7:57PM2.48m
8:40AM2.46m
9:27PM2.28m
9:54AM2.15m
10:26PM1.90m
10:44AM1.73m
11:10PM1.46m
11:23AM1.30m
11:46PM1.04m
11:57AM0.90m
00:19AM0.68m
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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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