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Bolt Head surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bolt Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bolt Head sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolt Head this week:
The surf forecast for Bolt Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolt Head in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolt Head over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 925 | 1518 | 3162 | 2326 | 2182 | 285 | 1753 | 683 | 396 | 300 | 160 | 86 | 56 | 32 | 24 | 13 | 184 | 273 | 158 | 65 | 28 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:04PM 3.64 | 6:16AM 3.89 | 6:44PM 3.94 | 6:57AM 4.13 | 7:22PM 4.15 | 7:37AM 4.26 | 8:00PM 4.26 | 8:18AM 4.26 | 8:38PM 4.25 | 9:00AM 4.14 | 9:19PM 4.13 | 9:45AM 3.91 | 10:03PM 3.91 | 10:33AM 3.59 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:47PM 0.43 | 12:09PM 0.05 | 12:25AM 0.08 | 12:46PM -0.21 | 1:04AM -0.18 | 1:24PM -0.34 | 1:44AM -0.32 | 2:03PM -0.33 | 2:24AM -0.30 | 2:43PM -0.17 | 3:06AM -0.14 | 3:24PM 0.10 | 3:51AM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | ||
| Sunset | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | ||
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Information about the Bolt Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolt Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolt Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolt Head 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 (Bolt Head) 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 Bolt Head 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.
Bolt Head is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Dartmouth. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dartmouth. Dartmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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