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Bovisand Bay surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
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 Sunday (Sep 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bovisand Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 193 | 328 | 286 | 220 | 154 | 159 | 643 | 313 | 86 | 57 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | ||
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 4.70 | 5:09AM 4.67 | 5:25PM 4.99 | 5:53AM 4.93 | 6:05PM 5.23 | 6:29AM 5.13 | 6:40PM 5.40 | 7:00AM 5.27 | 7:11PM 5.49 | 7:29AM 5.34 | 7:40PM 5.50 | 7:56AM 5.35 | 8:08PM 5.43 | 8:24AM 5.29 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:37PM 1.72 | 10:59AM 1.71 | 11:28PM 1.37 | 11:45AM 1.36 | 12:10AM 1.08 | 12:26PM 1.09 | 12:47AM 0.88 | 1:01PM 0.91 | 1:21AM 0.79 | 1:35PM 0.85 | 1:53AM 0.80 | 2:06PM 0.89 | 2:23AM 0.92 | ||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | ||
| Sunset | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Devon (South)
The wind is still cross-on at Bovisand Bay (moderate winds from the SSW at Plymouth- Mount Batten 4 km from Bovisand Bay). 1.4m 6s windswell from the SW with a 1.3m 11s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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