Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
9.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Monday (Jan 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
!
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
0
0
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.6
W
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.5
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)1213121211881112121112121114131221181616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3087498729961487595433569242733882711172414941019408188273232233394639052429
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
40
NW
35
NNW
10
W
30
SSE
40
S
40
S
40
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
15
SE
35
S
25
SSW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
WSW
15
W
10
ENE
40
ESE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:38PM
5.47
10:00AM
5.53
10:26PM
5.12
10:50AM
5.12
11:22PM
4.83
11:51AM
4.80
12:28AM
4.67
1:02PM
4.65
1:40AM
4.68
2:13PM
4.72
2:45AM
4.87
3:12PM
4.94
3:38AM
5.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
1.20
3:51AM
1.44
4:22PM
1.58
4:40AM
1.81
5:13PM
1.91
5:38AM
2.10
6:15PM
2.14
6:49AM
2.24
7:26PM
2.21
8:03AM
2.20
8:35PM
2.10
9:08AM
1.98
9:32PM
1.85
9:59AM
1.68
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--8:18--8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14
Sunset4:35--4:36--4:37--4:38--4:40--4:42--4:44--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
34---132--1161---1--1913
Temp. °C888910121312121111121210999991010
Feels °C (?)-2-10526456536786765623
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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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