Surf Forecasts:
Bude surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bude this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bude in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Bude.
Right now, the ocean is flat as a pancake. The first real chance at a wave is a few days out, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. On Monday morning, the 24th of August, we’re looking at a tiny 0.7ft west swell with a 9 second period, and the energy is pathetic (13). The conditions are just poor. The rest of the week is the same story – tiny, weak swell and mostly cross or onshore breezes. The water is a warm 66°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least a swim won’t be a shock.
We’ve got a long stretch of nothing until the end of the month. The first few days are a total write-off. Swell starts to show a pulse around the 30th of August, but it’s messy with fresh cross-on winds and a lumpy sea. The energy climbs to 140, but it’s still not clean.
The only real standout hits on the 31st of August (Monday morning). A proper 10ft W swell rolls in with a decent 11 second period. The combined energy is strong (1908). But the wind is howling onshore from the west at 22 mph, which will trash the surface. This is a “big, but blown out” scenario. The swell is too big for beginners, and with the wind on it, this is more of a kitesurfing day than a clean paddle session. The afternoon drops to 7ft but the wind stays heavy.
The following week from September 1st to the 8th is a mixed bag. There’s constant swell, but it’s mostly onshore or cross-on. The wind constantly messes with the quality. The 7th of September (Monday) looks like the biggest of the whole run, with a massive 12ft W swell, a very long 17 second period, and a massive 7992 energy reading. This is true groundswell. But again, the wind is onshore from the WNW at 16 mph. For a point break, this long period could be magic, but Bude is a beach break, so that long period will tend to dump and close out. This is expert-only and it’s going to be a battle.
Honestly, if you’re after clean, user-friendly waves, the whole 16 days looks pretty grim. The energy is there for a few days, but the wind never plays ball. The best bet for a beginner or intermediate is to sit this one out. If you’re an expert, the 31st of August and the 7th of September have the size, but you’ll be fighting the wind. It’s a frustrating outlook for Bude.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 50 | 43 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 168 | 128 | 540 | 236 | 92 | 92 | 462 | 412 | 235 | 359 | 901 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:29PM5.59m | 4:55AM5.70m | 5:16PM6.12m | 5:37AM6.20m | 5:54PM6.65m | 6:12AM6.68m | 6:28PM7.13m | 6:45AM7.09m | 7:01PM7.51m | 7:18AM7.40m | 7:33PM7.75m | 7:50AM7.58m | 8:06PM7.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM2.47m | 10:49PM2.20m | 11:07AM2.00m | 11:33PM1.70m | 11:46AM1.51m | 00:09AM1.22m | 12:20PM1.06m | 00:41AM0.81m | 12:52PM0.69m | 1:12AM0.49m | 1:23PM0.43m | 1:43AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.30m | 2:13AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NE 4 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 50 | 43 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 14 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 412 | 235 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | NE 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 168 | 128 | 540 | 236 | 92 | 92 | 462 | — | — | 359 | 901 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 334 | 274 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 5 | 303 | 47 | 45 | 7 | 12 | 54 | 23 | 89 | 250 | 246 | 94 | 470 | 487 |
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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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