Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.8° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
W
13
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.9
N
5
0.9
N
5
1
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
16
21
31
23
33
20
13
116
125
139
133
272
242
188
129
97
65
40
37
64
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
N
20
N
5
ENE
25
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
NE
20
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
NE
20
N
10
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:59PM5.33m
3:38AM5.43m
4:10PM5.77m
4:42AM5.86m
5:08PM6.29m
5:35AM6.28m
5:57PM6.74m
6:22AM6.61m
6:42PM7.05m
7:04AM6.79m
7:23PM7.16m
7:44AM6.81m
8:03PM7.06m
Low Tide
8:48AM1.72m
9:32PM1.49m
10:05AM1.37m
10:41PM1.03m
11:05AM0.91m
11:36PM0.55m
11:55AM0.48m
00:24AM0.17m
12:40PM0.17m
1:07AM-0.04m
1:21PM0.03m
1:46AM-0.07m
2:00PM0.06m
2:24AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
6:00
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:50
8:47
8:45
8:44
8:42
8:39
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
18
16
17
20
23
24
21
26
27
23
20
21
19
20
20
19
24
22
22
Feels °C
17
17
17
14
14
18
18
19
17
23
25
22
17
18
19
18
16
16
21
19
21
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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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