Bovisand Bay surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 BST
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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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bovisand Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 1st Jun)7ft (2.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bovisand Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
12
1.2
SW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
82
42
23
22
20
10
25
25
21
23
46
24
21
164
211
190
174
347
1081
294
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
30
E
25
E
15
ENE
10
SE
5
S
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
0
NNE
10
SW
15
NW
15
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:24PM4.57m
3:42AM4.74m
4:15PM4.69m
4:30AM4.81m
4:57PM4.82m
5:12AM4.88m
5:35PM4.94m
5:50AM4.92m
6:10PM5.03m
6:26AM4.94m
6:45PM5.08m
7:03AM4.93m
7:21PM5.10m
Low Tide
9:27PM1.96m
9:59AM1.72m
10:23PM1.80m
10:48AM1.59m
11:11PM1.63m
11:32AM1.47m
11:53PM1.47m
12:11PM1.37m
00:32AM1.36m
12:48PM1.32m
1:08AM1.29m
1:22PM1.31m
1:43AM1.28m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
2
1
1
1
2
13
Temp °C
26
26
25
20
21
17
19
21
18
20
20
17
19
19
16
15
17
15
15
16
15
27
27
25
16
18
16
18
21
18
19
18
15
18
17
12
13
14
14
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
12
1.2
SW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
12
Energy kJ
87
82
42
23
22
20
8
8
3
3
23
46
22
16
164
211
190
174
347
1081
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
7
5
2
12
6
3
25
25
21
23
16
19
10
34
35
8
20
8
8
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
16
0.1
E
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
WSW
6
Energy kJ
7
7
1
1
10
1
2
1
1
25
24
21
21
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
ESE
4
0.8
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
E
5
0.4
NE
3
0.4
W
4
0.8
SW
4
1.3
SW
6
1.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
2
18
3
1
1
3
5
18
130
497
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
57
2
57
60
57
79
70
90
88
71
2
2
71
2
26
76
59
76
169
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
6
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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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