Crooklets-Bude Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run for Crooklets-Bude. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first week especially is almost a write-off, with a few days in there that might have a small bump but the quality just isn’t there. There’s a flicker of something around the 9th of August, but even that’s a mixed bag.

Let’s start at the beginning. Thursday 30 July, we’ve got tiny 1ft swell from the WNW, but that cross-onshore wind from the NW has it chopped up and messy – just poor conditions. That theme carries on right through Friday 31 July and into the first weekend of August. The swell stays small, mainly 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things bumpy. Saturday 2 August morning does turn glassy with a light SE breeze, but the swell is only 1ft and weak energy – about 23 (combined swell energy). It’s not going to give you anything to ride.

We do get a few fleeting moments. Monday 3 August morning has a clean 2ft swell with an offshore E wind at 9 mph, which is nice and clean. But it’s barely a ripple. Tuesday 4 August morning is glassy again, but the swell is down to 1ft. It’s all very marginal.

The one that catches the eye is Sunday 9 August. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the WNW with a 7-second period and moderate energy at 214 (combined swell energy). The wind is NNE at 12 mph, giving a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s the best-looking combo in the whole run. The swell direction is from the WNW, which matches the guidance optimum for Crooklets-Bude. This is the standout. However, the afternoon turns cross-on and choppy, so the window is tight. The swell is under 5ft, so it’s still manageable for intermediates, but beginners might find it a bit punchy on the day.

After that, the energy drops away again quickly. Monday 10 August is clean but weak, and from there it’s back to tiny, weak swells (0.7ft–1ft) with poor wind or onshore conditions right through to Friday 14 August. There’s no real hope for a decent wave in that second week.

So, the pick of the bunch is without a doubt the morning of Sunday 9 August. It’s a long way off, but it’s the only day that offers a real chance at a clean, rideable wave with some push. Get up early for that one.

Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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