Surf Forecasts:
Bude surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bude in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the Bude forecast.
Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a grim run for the next week or so. The swell is tiny and the wind is almost always wrong. We’ve got a solid ten days of messy, choppy, or blown-out conditions before we even see a hint of a decent wave. The whole stretch from Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the following Sunday is a write-off. The swell is tiny—mostly under 3ft—and the wind is either onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong. The combined energy is pathetic, sitting in the 20s and 50s, barely a whisper. You’d be better off finding a lake.
On Monday the 3rd of August, things finally get a bit interesting. The morning session at Bude is the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 2ft wave from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 79 (weak but not dead). It’s not going to be a world-class day, but for a break that’s been starved of surf, it’s a true highlight. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°, so you won’t need a thick suit. That glassy morning is going to be clean, but keep in mind Bude is fairly exposed, so if that wind shifts, it’ll get messy again by the afternoon. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s perfect for a longboard or a foamie, and the crowds are often there, but on a Monday morning with barely any swell, you might get it to yourself for a bit.
After that, it’s back to doldrums. The wind picks up again, and the swell stays small and period short. There’s a slightly bigger pulse on the 10th of August (Monday) with a 5ft west swell and a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 304 (moderate). But the wind is a fresh onshore from the southwest at 22 mph, making it lumpy and blown out. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the one and only real shout is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. Set the alarm, get down there early, and enjoy the glass. The surf will be tiny, but it’ll be clean. Outside of that, you’re waiting for a forecast change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 26 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 31 | 22 | 32 | 43 | 14 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 49 | 79 | 76 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 6:16PM6.56m | 6:35AM6.54m | 6:53PM6.92m | 7:10AM6.83m | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM1.56m | 00:30AM1.36m | 12:43PM1.23m | 1:06AM1.06m | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 49 | 79 | 76 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 26 | 3 | 14 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | — | 20 | — | — | 31 | 10 | 32 | 43 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 94 | 47 | 95 | 276 | 246 | 276 | 813 | 99 | 277 | 535 | 101 | 101 | 118 | 47 | 285 | 403 | 5 | 0 | 95 | 7 |
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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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