Bedruthan Steps surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 06 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
10.7° 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 7th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
1
2
2
4
4
3
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.4
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
1
W
1.5
W
1.6
WNW
1.5
W
1.7
WNW
1.5
W
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)111010191716141413121110131312131212141314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)826360240132356533910192213347493962352147997867171026683339619595826
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
40
SE
10
SE
5
S
5
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
SE
25
NNW
50
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffglassglassononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
6.07
8:42PM
5.97
9:00AM
5.67
9:16PM
5.57
9:36AM
5.23
9:55PM
5.15
10:20AM
4.79
10:47PM
4.74
11:22AM
4.43
12:04AM
4.48
12:56PM
4.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
0.74
2:35PM
0.97
2:53AM
1.09
3:06PM
1.35
3:27AM
1.50
3:42PM
1.76
4:10AM
1.93
4:30PM
2.16
5:11AM
2.31
5:43PM
2.46
6:45AM
2.47
7:24PM
2.49
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Sunrise-6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33-
Sunset--7:59--8:00--8:01--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:08
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9101112141514151413111010131412107889
Feels °C (?)52335712151311977111295-3024
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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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