Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.9° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,391 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bedruthan Steps this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bedruthan Steps in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
1.6
SW
7
2.5
WSW
9
2.1
W
9
1.5
W
9
2.1
WSW
8
3
W
9
2.3
W
10
2.1
W
9
1.5
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1
W
7
1.6
WSW
6
2
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.6
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
91
253
1039
715
356
575
1316
938
771
407
188
180
127
104
210
458
290
268
318
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
50
W
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
WSW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
40
SSW
35
WSW
30
W
35
W
35
W
30
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:32PM6.55m
6:49AM6.44m
7:04PM6.77m
7:21AM6.61m
7:37PM6.86m
7:54AM6.65m
8:11PM6.80m
8:29AM6.56m
8:48PM6.59m
9:07AM6.32m
9:28PM6.23m
9:50AM5.96m
10:16PM5.77m
Low Tide
00:50AM0.40m
1:01PM0.36m
1:21AM0.24m
1:33PM0.25m
1:53AM0.21m
2:05PM0.27m
2:26AM0.31m
2:40PM0.43m
3:01AM0.55m
3:18PM0.71m
3:40AM0.92m
4:02PM1.10m
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6:28
6:30
6:31
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6:33
6:35
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8:14
8:12
8:09
8:07
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8:00
 mm
2
14
5
1
4
13
3
1
Temp °C
18
19
19
18
17
18
17
17
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16
17
17
17
17
18
19
18
17
18
17
Feels °C
13
16
14
10
13
13
13
11
13
12
15
15
14
16
12
14
13
12
12
13
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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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