Bude surf break

Bude surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 BST
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Bude surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bude sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bude in the next 16 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
9
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.2
W
6
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
15
14
5
4
6
14
10
20
8
10
14
10
4
12
4
8
4
4
16
56
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
NNE
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:09PM7.28m
7:26AM7.18m
7:42PM7.20m
7:59AM7.01m
8:15PM7.02m
8:33AM6.74m
8:49PM6.75m
9:08AM6.41m
9:26PM6.42m
9:47AM6.04m
10:08PM6.07m
10:32AM5.68m
10:58PM5.76m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.73m
1:15AM0.72m
1:29PM0.81m
1:47AM0.82m
2:00PM0.98m
2:20AM1.03m
2:33PM1.24m
2:54AM1.34m
3:07PM1.55m
3:32AM1.69m
3:46PM1.90m
4:16AM2.05m
4:34PM2.22m
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clear
part cloud
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5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
5:41
5:39
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8:39
8:40
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:47
8:49
5
9
2
2
2
4
1
2
4
Temp °C
15
14
11
12
12
11
13
14
12
12
12
10
11
11
8
11
12
10
11
12
11
13
13
11
10
10
11
10
12
9
9
9
7
6
6
3
7
10
8
6
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
9
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.1
W
5
0.4
NW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
W
14
0.4
N
4
Energy kJ
30
15
14
5
3
3
14
10
20
8
4
2
2
3
2
2
1
4
1
16
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
W
8
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
15
0.2
N
4
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
1
6
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
1
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
4
1
2
1
1
1
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
5
Energy kJ
10
14
10
4
12
4
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
40
47
100
504
240
100
99
47
47
277
276
243
399
255
276
332
399
253
115
113
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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Information about the Bude Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bude 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.

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