Crooklets-Bude Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Crooklets-Bude has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it's a bit of a grim picture for the most part. We've got some size coming, but the wind just won't play ball, and the quality is taking a hammering. Don't get your hopes up too high for any classics.

The forecast kicks off with tiny, weak waves. Thursday the 27th morning shows a mere 1ft of west swell with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is pathetic at (12), and with a cross breeze, it's a write-off. It stays small and poor through Thursday afternoon, too. Friday the 28th morning brings a jump in size to 4ft from the WSW, but it's coupled with a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind that'll make it a mess. The energy picks up to (111) but the quality is zero. Friday afternoon is bigger at 5ft from the west, but it's onshore and still messy. This pattern of onshore winds ruining decent swell continues right through the weekend and into the start of next week.

Now, the first real standout I can see is Monday the 31st of August morning. We've got a solid 7ft west swell rolling in with a decent 10-second period, and the energy is pumping at (1035). The wind is onshore at 16 mph, so it won't be glassy, but the power is there. This is expert-only territory though – over 8ft is for experts only, and 7ft is getting up there, too big for beginners. The afternoon drops slightly to 6ft but keeps the energy high at (656). Still, the onshore wind and "poor surf conditions" tag mean it's going to be a battle.

Tuesday the 1st of September is smaller again, and the wind stays onshore. There's a glimmer on Wednesday the 2nd morning with light winds and a small 2ft west swell, but the energy is next to nothing at (60). It's not worth paddling out for.

The next notable pulse arrives on Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We're looking at 6ft from the west, 8-second period, and strong energy at (338). But once again, a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind will chop it up. Thursday afternoon is similar with even more energy at (401). It's frustrating.

After a few more days of onshore slop, we get to Saturday the 5th of September morning. This is another standout in terms of size. A 7ft west swell, 8-second period, and a huge energy reading of (628). The wind is a light onshore breeze at 6 mph, which is about as good as it gets in this outlook. The guidance calls it "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," scoring a 1 out of 10, but it's the best we've seen. The water temperature is a notable 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a set. This is still a solid swell, so it's for experienced surfers only. Crowds are "often" at Crooklets-Bude, so expect some company if the tide plays ball.

The second week looks quieter. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th have some size around 7ft and 7ft, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, making it a kitesurfing show more than a paddle session. Tuesday the 8th afternoon sees 4ft with a 10-second period and a very light 3 mph breeze, which could offer some cleaner, smaller waves for a short window. The energy is moderate at (327). Wednesday the 9th afternoon has a 5ft west swell with a long 11-second period, offering better shape, but a fresh 19 mph cross wind will ruin it. After that, it fades back into small, weak, and windy conditions through to the end of the forecast.

So, if I had to pick a session, it's Saturday the 5th of September morning. It's not perfect, but it's the closest we get to a clean window with proper size. The rest of the period is largely a write-off thanks to persistent onshore winds. Keep an eye on it, but don't cancel your plans.

Rusty.

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