Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
16.9° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
8
1.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
566
577
458
333
340
296
196
230
116
162
132
135
135
99
71
47
31
63
103
78
78
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
20
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
5
W
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
N
20
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:53PM6.10m
8:10AM5.84m
8:28PM6.10m
8:47AM5.79m
9:05PM6.04m
9:25AM5.71m
9:44PM5.93m
10:06AM5.60m
10:26PM5.79m
10:52AM5.47m
11:16PM5.63m
11:47AM5.35m
00:14AM5.48m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.98m
2:12AM0.96m
2:23PM0.99m
2:48AM1.00m
2:59PM1.05m
3:25AM1.07m
3:36PM1.15m
4:04AM1.16m
4:17PM1.29m
4:47AM1.28m
5:04PM1.44m
5:38AM1.40m
6:01PM1.56m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:34
9:34
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
 mm
Temp °C
16
15
16
17
17
16
17
17
17
18
18
17
21
20
18
20
20
20
22
22
21
Feels °C
13
13
17
15
14
15
16
15
15
16
16
17
19
18
17
18
18
20
20
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
8
1.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
566
577
458
333
340
296
196
116
162
132
135
135
99
71
47
31
63
103
78
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
5
0.6
NW
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
4
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
3
2
23
5
4
4
4
7
7
3
9
20
8
3
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
6
6
7
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
230
40
14
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
125
45
39
6
239
8
6
239
44
6
6
0
6
44
44
300
241
49
49
49
2
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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