Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
17.1°C
3.1° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 9,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with WNW 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 19th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, near gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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295
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106
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309
451
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3164
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4932
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Wind (km/h)
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30
SSW
55
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45
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:09PM4.78m
10:35AM4.76m
11:11PM4.41m
11:51AM4.49m
00:43AM4.28m
1:26PM4.53m
2:12AM4.49m
2:39PM4.87m
3:11AM4.92m
3:30PM5.33m
3:56AM5.42m
4:12PM5.82m
Low Tide
3:59PM1.92m
4:18AM2.17m
5:02PM2.30m
5:32AM2.47m
6:34PM2.46m
7:10AM2.50m
8:04PM2.29m
8:29AM2.23m
9:06PM1.89m
9:25AM1.80m
9:52PM1.42m
10:08AM1.33m
10:31PM0.94m
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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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