Surf Forecasts:
Crooklets-Bude surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crooklets-Bude over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the waves for Crooklets-Bude over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, this forecast is a tough one. The first week and a half is mostly a bust. We’re looking at a lot of choppy, wind-affected surf with very little energy. The water is a balmy 66°, which is about 4° warmer than we’d normally see for this time of year, so at least it’ll feel nice in the water.
The first real chance of scoring something surfable doesn’t show up until Thursday, August 27th. That’s a long gap with nothing. On Thursday morning, the wind goes glassy – flat calm – which is a real treat. The swell is a puny 3ft from the W, with a 9-second period, so the energy is weak (148). The report says it’s "surfable but very ordinary," and I’d agree. It’s a log or a fish day, and you’ll be hunting for the little peaks.
Then on Friday morning, August 28th, the wind turns offshore from the ENE, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is still small, about 3ft from the W, but that offshore wind will make it look a lot better than it is. The energy is still very weak (99). This is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it’s often crowded, so you won’t be alone. For a beginner, this little window is actually your best bet.
After that, the wind swings back around and the swell fades to almost nothing for the rest of the run into early September. There’s no big swell to chase, no real standout day. The best of a bad lot is Thursday 27th and Friday 28th mornings. If you have a longboard and a lot of patience, those are your windows. Otherwise, it’s a reset.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 175 | 100 | 123 | 57 | 235 | 320 | 452 | 380 | 160 | 66 | 47 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 517 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:06AM6.84m | 10:25PM6.68m | 10:44AM6.32m | 11:05PM6.07m | 11:27AM5.79m | 11:54PM5.50m | 12:24PM5.31m | 1:03AM5.07m | 1:47PM5.04m | 2:38AM4.97m | 3:22PM5.17m | 4:01AM5.24m | 4:29PM5.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM1.17m | 4:31AM1.47m | 4:49PM1.71m | 5:11AM2.01m | 5:36PM2.24m | 6:04AM2.51m | 6:42PM2.68m | 7:23AM2.84m | 8:19PM2.85m | 9:02AM2.82m | 9:49PM2.63m | 10:17AM2.47m | 10:49PM2.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 6 | W 17 | W 6 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 100 | 6 | 47 | 5 | 15 | 452 | 380 | 160 | 66 | 47 | 28 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 517 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 17 | — | W 9 | — | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 16 | W 16 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | — | W 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 57 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 12 | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | ENE 2 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 175 | — | 123 | — | 235 | 320 | — | — | 113 | 28 | 21 | — | 1 | 9 | 19 | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 403 | 83 | 83 | 276 | 222 | 90 | 93 | 0 | 33 | 102 | 2 | 5 | 83 | 5 | 97 | 100 | 115 | 115 | 79 | 0 |
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