Bedruthan Steps Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.49° N 5.04° W

Bedruthan Steps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bedruthan Steps sea temperature is
18.2°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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. 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+) 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
13
1.9
W
12
2
W
11
2
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.5
W
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
1
W
6
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8
1.5
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9
1.2
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8
0.9
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8
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9
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10
1.9
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8
1.5
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9
1.3
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10
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1632
1106
883
655
631
632
324
131
72
55
66
520
335
191
98
162
125
454
342
305
199
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
WSW
20
SW
30
NNW
40
NW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NW
15
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
SW
20
WSW
35
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
15
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High Tide
2:56PM5.26m
3:37AM5.33m
4:05PM5.78m
4:35AM5.83m
4:57PM6.33m
5:22AM6.30m
5:41PM6.76m
6:03AM6.65m
6:21PM7.03m
6:41AM6.84m
6:58PM7.10m
7:17AM6.86m
7:34PM6.98m
Low Tide
9:35PM1.51m
10:02AM1.40m
10:36PM0.98m
10:56AM0.88m
11:24PM0.49m
11:40AM0.44m
00:06AM0.14m
12:20PM0.15m
00:43AM-0.04m
12:56PM0.02m
1:18AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.06m
1:50AM0.14m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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12
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14
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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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