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Bovisand Bay surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bovisand Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bovisand Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | |
7 | 16 | 20 | 81 | 178 | 129 | 79 | 43 | 62 | 301 | 424 | 380 | 1028 | 1901 | 494 | 319 | 207 | 97 | 173 | 182 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:05PM5.49m | 6:24AM5.52m | 6:47PM5.62m | 7:10AM5.53m | 7:33PM5.64m | 8:00AM5.44m | 8:23PM5.56m | 8:56AM5.27m | 9:19PM5.41m | 9:56AM5.05m | 10:19PM5.21m | 10:59AM4.82m | 11:22PM4.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.82m | 00:33AM0.75m | 12:54PM0.63m | 1:17AM0.58m | 1:37PM0.58m | 2:02AM0.55m | 2:21PM0.67m | 2:47AM0.67m | 3:07PM0.90m | 3:36AM0.92m | 3:56PM1.22m | 4:30AM1.24m | 4:52PM1.58m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | W 15 | SE 5 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 2 | 3 | 18 | 81 | 178 | 129 | 79 | 43 | 62 | 4 | 1 | 71 | 1028 | 1901 | 494 | 319 | 207 | 97 | 173 | 182 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 16 | SW 13 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | WSW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | — | — | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | S 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 29 | 35 | 25 | 62 | 301 | 424 | 380 | 79 | 991 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 445 | 223 | 223 | 281 | 24 | 173 | 69 | 69 | 470 | 543 | 183 | 24 | 183 | 173 | 24 | 24 | 59 | 0 | 20 | 69 | 0 |
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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 16 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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