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Bucks Mills Surf Forecast
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Bucks Mills surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bucks Mills this week:
The surf forecast for Bucks Mills over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bucks Mills in the next 12 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bucks Mills over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 7 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 64 | 87 | 123 | 181 | 499 | 485 | 278 | 192 | 98 | 46 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:57PM 7.75 | 7:13AM 7.74 | 7:30PM 7.82 | 7:47AM 7.70 | 8:03PM 7.76 | 8:21AM 7.56 | 8:38PM 7.61 | 8:57AM 7.33 | 9:15PM 7.37 | 9:35AM 7.04 | 9:56PM 7.10 | 10:19AM 6.73 | 10:43PM 6.82 | 11:11AM 6.45 | 11:39PM 6.60 | 12:13PM 6.27 | 12:45AM 6.53 | 1:25PM 6.30 | 1:57AM 6.68 | 2:36PM 6.58 | 3:05AM 7.04 | 3:41PM 7.06 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:42PM 1.03 | 12:59AM 1.00 | 1:14PM 1.00 | 1:31AM 0.99 | 1:45PM 1.07 | 2:03AM 1.10 | 2:17PM 1.23 | 2:37AM 1.29 | 2:51PM 1.44 | 3:13AM 1.54 | 3:28PM 1.70 | 3:55AM 1.82 | 4:12PM 1.97 | 4:46AM 2.08 | 5:07PM 2.22 | 5:50AM 2.24 | 6:17PM 2.35 | 7:06AM 2.20 | 7:34PM 2.26 | 8:19AM 1.92 | 8:45PM 1.94 | 9:23AM 1.49 | 9:47PM 1.47 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bucks Mills Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bucks Mills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bucks Mills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bucks Mills 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 (Bucks Mills) 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 Bucks Mills 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Devon? If you are looking for accommodation near Bucks Mills, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Devon, consider staying in Bideford which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around North Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Appledore which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Barnstaple, Bude and Tiverton.
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