Crooklets-Bude Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down in feet and knots. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for Crooklets-Bude.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim for Crooklets-Bude. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead. The first few days through the start of July are a write-off with swell barely tickling the beach. You’re looking at a whole lot of nothing from Friday the 3rd right through until around the 13th of July. It’s a proper dry spell.

The water’s sitting at a very warm 63°F – that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year – but there’s just no energy to ride. The wave energy readings are mostly below 100 (weak) for ages, and even when they do creep up, the wind is just sloppy. The swell that’s there is short-period, around 8 to 10 seconds, and mostly coming from the west, which is the right direction for this spot, but it’s just too small and the onshore wind ruins whatever shape there is.

Now, there is one little glimmer. On Tuesday the 14th of July, the morning shows a tiny pulse. We’re talking about 2 feet from the west with a 10-second period. That’s a small groundswell. The wave energy is still just 76 (weak), but the wind is a light breeze from the east-northeast, making it cross-offshore. That means it’ll be clean. For a beginner spot like this, it might be just about worth a paddle if you’re desperate. But honestly, it’s marginal.

Then, into the second week, around the 15th and 16th, the swell tries to pick up a bit, hitting around 3 feet, but the wind swings onshore from the west and northwest, turning it into a choppy mess. The wave energy gets up to a moderate 158 and 104, but with onshore wind, it’s not going to be fun. By Friday the 17th, the swell is about 4 feet from the west at 10 seconds, with a moderate cross-shore wind from the north. It’s still messy.

The only real standout, and I say this with caution, is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. We see a jump in swell to about 6 feet from the west-northwest, with an 8-second period. That’s a solid size for Crooklets, and the combined wave energy hits a strong 437. But here’s the thing: at 6 feet, it’s getting too big for the beginners this break is known for, and with a short period (8 seconds) and a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be bumpy and more of a fight than a glide. That setup might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest. The afternoon drops to about 5 feet but the wind swings onshore.

So, the best honest call? The morning of Tuesday the 14th of July for a tiny but clean session, or the morning of Saturday the 18th if you’re an expert looking for some grunt in lumpy conditions. Don’t hold your breath for anything before that.

Rusty.

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