Bovisand Bay surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 GMT
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Bovisand Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bovisand Bay sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bovisand Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bovisand Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bovisand Bay in the next 12 days are 6.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 24s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Dec)21ft (6.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bovisand Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
2
0
0
0
2
6
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.5
SW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
2
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1519181615131214141313141615141368211918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27957103454622011238479383702603972239010721241116294747932611551635076532630
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
5
W
15
SW
20
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
40
S
35
S
10
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
SW
40
SSW
45
SSW
15
NW
25
SSE
60
S
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossonononcrosscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
4.72
12:06AM
4.40
12:27PM
4.58
1:08AM
4.36
1:30PM
4.51
2:08AM
4.41
2:27PM
4.53
3:00AM
4.52
3:17PM
4.60
3:44AM
4.67
4:02PM
4.68
4:25AM
4.81
4:43PM
4.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
1.93
6:07AM
2.19
6:50PM
2.05
7:17AM
2.24
7:55PM
2.06
8:21AM
2.17
8:52PM
1.98
9:17AM
2.03
9:42PM
1.86
10:05AM
1.86
10:25PM
1.71
10:48AM
1.67
11:04PM
1.57
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:10--8:11--
Sunset-4:13--4:13--4:13--4:13--4:13--4:13--4:13-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------22-----42-35
Temp. °C10111010101011111212111091011111112121211
Feels °C (?)788754444596673326314
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Information about the Bovisand Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bovisand Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bovisand Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bovisand Bay 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 (Bovisand Bay) 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 Bovisand Bay 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.

Bovisand Bay is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Plymouth. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Plymouth. Plymouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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