Surf Forecasts:
Bude surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with 1,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bude this week:
The surf forecast for Bude over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bude in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Bude is offering up.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of days with decent swell heights, but the wind is just wrecking it. That west-northwest groundswell is there, but every time it looks like it might get good, the wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, leaving it lumpy and choppy. It’s a real shame, because the wave energy is there – we’ve got readings in the hundreds, and even hitting over a thousand (1208) on the 4th of September, but the quality is just not there for a paddle.
For a good stretch from the 30th of August right through to the 7th of September, it’s a write-off. The wind is just too strong and from the wrong direction. The 4th of September sees a big 10ft swell from the WNW, but with a 35 km/h onshore wind, that’s a beast for the experts only, and it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. The 5th of September sees the swell drop, but the wind is still cross-onshore. The 6th of September is the first day we see a clean window, but the swell is tiny at 2ft and the energy is weak (44-53), so it’s more of a longboard cruise than a proper surf.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is the 12th of September. That Saturday morning we’ve got a 2ft swell from the west, but the key is the wind. It’s offshore from the ENE at just 10 km/h. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The period is a decent 11 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell energy behind it. The combined energy is a moderate 148. It’s not the biggest swell, but for Bude, with that offshore wind, it’s the cleanest wave you’re going to get in this whole forecast. The 13th of September is also looking promising with a similar offshore wind, but the swell is a touch smaller and the energy is weaker (92). So the 12th is your best bet.
So, for the next fortnight, it’s a waiting game. The first week is a write-off due to wind. The second week offers a few windows of clean, small surf, but the 12th of September is the day to try and get out there. It’s not a massive swell, but it’ll be clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 269 | 358 | 921 | 985 | 843 | 363 | 157 | 123 | 84 | 158 | 401 | 295 | 253 | 260 | 291 | 507 | 280 | 403 | 270 | 158 | 87 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:06PM7.85m | 8:24AM7.62m | 8:41PM7.77m | 8:59AM7.50m | 9:18PM7.52m | 9:37AM7.22m | 9:58PM7.11m | 10:20AM6.80m | 10:45PM6.58m | 11:12AM6.29m | 11:46PM6.02m | 12:22PM5.83m | 1:08AM5.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.30m | 2:13AM0.25m | 2:26PM0.31m | 2:46AM0.35m | 3:00PM0.47m | 3:21AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.78m | 4:00AM1.02m | 4:22PM1.23m | 4:48AM1.54m | 5:18PM1.75m | 5:53AM2.07m | 6:40PM2.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 15 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 269 | — | — | — | — | 363 | 157 | 123 | 84 | 158 | — | 4 | 253 | 9 | 9 | — | 166 | 403 | 270 | 158 | 87 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 358 | 921 | 985 | 843 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 401 | 295 | — | 260 | 291 | 507 | 280 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 470 | 99 | 276 | 90 | 22 | 22 | 95 | 12 | 475 | 238 | 246 | 266 | 45 | 54 | 85 | 83 | 55 | 66 | 95 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bude provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bude can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bude 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 (Bude) 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).
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