Bucks Mills surf break

Bucks Mills surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 BST
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Bucks Mills surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bucks Mills sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bucks Mills in the next 12 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 23s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bucks Mills over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.5
NW
0.1
W
0.2
W
0.5
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.3
W
1.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)141341315131211109988811102621181715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1491410209319015613194827657621661972542029426637022117
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
20
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
WNW
0
E
10
NNW
0
NE
5
SE
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSW
5
S
10
NW
25
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM
6.90
5:24AM
6.99
5:48PM
7.46
6:14AM
7.48
6:33PM
7.96
6:55AM
7.87
7:13PM
8.31
7:32AM
8.12
7:49PM
8.49
8:07AM
8.21
8:23PM
8.48
8:40AM
8.15
8:55PM
8.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:39AM
2.12
11:15PM
1.75
11:38AM
1.62
12:07AM
1.24
12:23PM
1.14
12:49AM
0.82
1:02PM
0.76
1:25AM
0.53
1:36PM
0.53
1:58AM
0.40
2:08PM
0.45
2:29AM
0.43
2:39PM
0.53
2:59AM
0.62
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:20--
Sunset-8:29--8:27--8:24--8:22--8:21--8:19--8:16-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192017181816171816191917212020262819181815
Feels °C (?)141615141414141616181717191820242417171513
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Bucks Mills (light winds from the ENE at Chivenor RAF 17 km from Bucks Mills). No surfable waves

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19 km/h
ENE
0.0
18.3
Air / Water (°C)
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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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