Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 17th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning).

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.7
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
W
1
NNE
0.7
N
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)141312121111111010101010916141413126610
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4639208418891880130499079850425719012165432593903561767077369
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
E
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
E
10
NE
15
ENE
25
NE
30
NNE
25
ENE
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
6.59
5:50AM
6.92
6:11PM
6.93
6:30AM
7.14
6:51PM
7.11
7:11AM
7.15
7:32PM
7.08
7:54AM
6.95
8:15PM
6.86
8:39AM
6.56
9:01PM
6.46
9:29AM
6.04
9:54PM
5.97
10:27AM
5.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:47PM
0.25
12:08PM
-0.01
12:26AM
-0.04
12:47PM
-0.15
1:06AM
-0.14
1:27PM
-0.09
1:48AM
-0.05
2:08PM
0.17
2:32AM
0.24
2:53PM
0.57
3:22AM
0.68
3:44PM
1.07
4:21AM
1.18
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11
Sunset8:15--8:16--8:17--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:24--
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1------------------
Temp. °C13111111101091011111111121099813141013
Feels °C (?)865766468786852235745
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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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