
Surf Forecasts:
Crooklets-Bude surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crooklets-Bude this week:
The surf forecast for Crooklets-Bude over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crooklets-Bude in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crooklets-Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Crooklets-Bude for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, the first week and a half is a tough slog. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is just not happening. We’re talking about a gap that runs from now all the way through the middle of the month. The energy is low, barely registering in the double digits – one morning has a combined energy of only 6 (very weak). It’s a grim start, but hang in there, because the second week finally shows a little pulse.
The first real hint of something surfable appears on Monday, 17 August. The morning sees a clean-ish cross-shore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, with swell bumping up to 4 ft from the WNW. The period is a decent 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 282 (moderate). It’s not perfect – the wind is still a little cross – but it’s the first time we’ve seen size and energy. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°, which is about 3° above average. That’s noticeable but not crazy.
But the real standout – the one you want to circle on your calendar – is Thursday, 20 August. The morning at Crooklets-Bude is looking clean. The wind is going to be glassy, dead calm from the SSW at only 3 mph. That’s major. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 312 (moderate-to-strong wave energy). This is the best on offer. The swell direction is straight out of the west, which is exactly the optimum direction for this spot. It’s not too big for intermediates, but at 5 ft, beginners might find it a bit challenging. The water is still a touch warmer than average for the date. Crowds are likely here, as it’s often busy, but with these conditions, it’ll be worth the company.
The Friday morning, 21 August is also worth a mention – glassy again with a light southerly wind, and a 4 ft west swell at 9 seconds. The energy is 201 (moderate). It’s a smaller, cleaner option if the Thursday crowd is too much. The wind is perfect, but the waves are a bit more ordinary.
So, the takeaway: the first 10 days are a write-off. Tiny, weak, messy. Then from the 17th, things start to wake up. The 20th is the clear winner. Don’t sleep on that Thursday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 96 | 87 | 101 | 146 | 162 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:22AM5.90m | 2:04PM5.84m | 2:48AM5.88m | 3:29PM6.08m | 4:08AM6.21m | 4:40PM6.59m | 5:12AM6.71m | 5:38PM7.19m | 6:05AM7.21m | 6:27PM7.71m | 6:51AM7.59m | 7:11PM8.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM1.99m | 7:39AM2.08m | 8:25PM2.05m | 9:09AM2.00m | 9:52PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.70m | 12:17PM0.61m | 00:45AM0.27m | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:28AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 96 | 87 | 101 | 146 | 162 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | N 4 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 277 | 242 | 100 | 100 | 416 | 277 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 412 | 276 | 40 | 243 | 12 | 0 | 45 | 291 | 83 |
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The above surf forecast table for Crooklets-Bude provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crooklets-Bude can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crooklets-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 (Crooklets-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 Crooklets-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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