Bude Surf Break

Bude Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.83° N 4.56° W

Issued: 12 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bude sea temperature is
16.0° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Bude surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bude surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
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)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
1
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.3
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
88
112
100
125
87
44
29
36
26
25
242
625
410
223
158
122
83
79
78
76
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ESE
10
SE
25
SW
15
WSW
10
SE
20
S
25
SW
15
S
15
W
20
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
5
NW
15
SW
25
WSW
15
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:26PM5.76m
3:52AM5.81m
4:20PM5.92m
4:44AM5.95m
5:07PM6.14m
5:30AM6.16m
5:50PM6.38m
6:11AM6.36m
6:31PM6.61m
6:50AM6.54m
7:09PM6.81m
7:28AM6.67m
7:46PM6.94m
Low Tide
9:12AM2.10m
9:40PM2.13m
10:06AM2.03m
10:33PM1.97m
10:54AM1.87m
11:20PM1.76m
11:38AM1.67m
00:02AM1.54m
12:19PM1.47m
00:42AM1.35m
12:57PM1.30m
1:20AM1.21m
1:33PM1.18m
1:57AM1.13m
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clear
clear
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clear
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:35
9:35
9:35
9:35
9:35
9:35
9:35
 mm
1
Temp °C
30
31
23
19
21
19
22
21
17
16
16
14
16
16
14
17
17
16
18
18
16
Feels °C
29
30
20
17
20
19
20
18
16
15
13
11
14
14
12
14
14
15
13
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
W
9
1
W
11
1.5
W
12
1.3
W
11
1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
15
88
112
100
125
87
44
29
36
26
25
242
625
410
223
158
122
83
79
78
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
5
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
11
5
5
5
5
4
25
25
25
39
1
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
WNW
14
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
2
4
4
4
65
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
SE
2
0.5
SW
3
0.5
WSW
6
0.5
W
4
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
5
18
8
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
38
7
0
45
22
0
276
251
7
54
276
54
45
90
66
36
83
4
33
45
66
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
5
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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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