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Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 30 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
9.7° 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 1st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 1st Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)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 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
0
0
4
4
5
2
1
0
4
!
!
0
2
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.7
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.9
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)171616161414131615151417161514131211201817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)186171171510377103625648301719384819212511086271722601659242584160992531180822425282
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
35
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
5
NNE
10
E
20
E
40
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
10
ENE
40
SSW
45
S
30
SW
25
S
45
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:14PM
5.57
3:43AM
5.91
4:13PM
5.97
4:37AM
6.38
5:03PM
6.33
5:24AM
6.75
5:47PM
6.58
6:06AM
6.98
6:27PM
6.68
6:46AM
7.02
7:06PM
6.64
7:23AM
6.88
7:42PM
6.46
8:00AM
6.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
1.23
10:14AM
0.90
10:36PM
0.80
11:05AM
0.48
11:23PM
0.45
11:50AM
0.19
12:05AM
0.22
12:30PM
0.05
12:43AM
0.14
1:08PM
0.09
1:20AM
0.23
1:43PM
0.28
1:55AM
0.45
Fri
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise--7:56--7:54--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:48
Sunset5:07--5:09--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:17--
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
332-21---151-45-17---2
Temp. °C1091010109109991091091010910998
Feels °C (?)5054577210361254-12111
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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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