
Surf Forecasts:
Crooklets-Bude surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 358 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 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crooklets-Bude in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crooklets-Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long run of small, choppy, or just plain messy surf ahead, with one very clear standout.
Right now, we’re looking at a 16-day window that starts with a grim run. For the first 12 days, from Saturday 1st August right through to Wednesday morning 12th August, it’s pretty much a write-off. We are talking mostly tiny swells, periods under 9 seconds, and a lot of cross-onshore or onshore wind. You’ll see a spot of glass on Monday morning 3rd August at Crooklets-Bude, with a clean 2ft glassy wave from the W, but it’s so small the energy is weak (59). It’s just not worth paddling out for.
After that, the wind stays messy and the swell doesn't get its act together. There’s a spike in energy on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th August (184 to 254), but that’s all blown-out 4ft to 5ft W-WNW swell with fresh onshores and short 7-second periods. That’s more of a kite-surfing wind-lump than a proper surf.
Now, Thursday 13th August is where it gets interesting. Thursday morning we finally see a bit of life at Crooklets-Bude. The swell picks up to a clean 3ft from the WSW, but the real gem is the wind – it’s glassy. Slight air, no chop, and the energy is moderate (109). It's not huge, but those conditions are rare in this run – clean, open faces with a gentle offshore touch from the SW. That Thursday morning session is your only real shot at something decent.
Friday 14th through Sunday 16th August sees the biggest swell of the window – up to 7ft from the WNW on Sunday morning with strong energy (444). But that’s all blown out with onshore winds, making it a messy, lumpy mess. Too big for beginners and not clean enough for experts.
So here’s the call: The standout is Thursday morning 13th August at Crooklets-Bude. That glassy 3ft WSW swell (109 energy) is the cleanest we’ll see. It’s not a monster, but it’s surfable, it’s glassy, and after this long flat and choppy run, it’s the one to set your alarm for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 |
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25 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 76 | 34 | 121 | 181 | 216 | 358 | 254 | 153 | 54 | 41 | 28 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | 10:05AM6.90m | 10:24PM6.98m | 10:48AM6.62m | 11:11PM6.61m | 11:38AM6.28m | 00:08AM6.21m | 12:43PM5.96m | 1:22AM5.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:30AM1.14m | 4:48PM1.34m | 5:18AM1.49m | 5:43PM1.69m | 6:19AM1.85m | 6:55PM1.99m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | WSW 7 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 |
25 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 39 | 11 | 76 | 7 | 121 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 54 | 41 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | N 3 | W 10 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | NNW 5 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
— | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 4 | — | W 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — |
8 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 181 | 216 | 358 | 254 | 153 | — | — | 28 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 5 | 401 | 100 | 5 | 2 | 74 | 5 | 303 | 246 | 148 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 297 | 246 | 66 | 102 | 484 | 285 |
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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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