
Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Milook this week:
The surf forecast for Milook over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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+) | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright groms, Rusty with the lowdown on Milook. Let's cut to the chase.
We’ve got a slim window of clean surf right at the start, then it’s a dusty, blown-out mess for the rest of the forecast. The only chance to wet a line is Wednesday morning, the 12th. We’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the energy bank is weak at 96. The wind is a light offshore from the SE, so the surface will be glassy and clean. It’s a small wave for the reef, but it’s rideable and fun. The afternoon holds the same size but the wind turns cross-offshore from the SSW, so it’ll have a little texture.
From Thursday the 13th onward, the score drops to zero and stays there. The wind absolutely kills it for this spot. We get some sizey pulses—like a 7ft swell on the 20th with a massive 844 energy reading—but it’s all blown out by fresh cross-onshore winds. That 7ft day is lumpy, messy, and only good for the kite crew. The 6ft push on the 27th with 904 energy is the same sad story: fresh cross-onshore and lumpy.
The only real standout is that Wednesday morning, the 12th. It’s not a classic, but it’s clean and small. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to freeze. Expect crowds there on a good day, but with conditions this marginal, you might have the place to yourself after that first window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 88 | 115 | 224 | 196 | 149 | 104 | 99 | 47 | 62 | 73 | 99 | 39 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 82 | 137 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:58AM6.96m | 6:19PM7.44m | 6:44AM7.32m | 7:04PM7.78m | 7:26AM7.51m | 7:45PM7.89m | 8:06AM7.52m | 8:24PM7.79m | 8:44AM7.36m | 9:02PM7.48m | 9:21AM7.04m | 9:40PM7.01m | 9:58AM6.61m | 10:18PM6.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:11PM0.57m | 00:39AM0.23m | 12:55PM0.22m | 1:22AM-0.01m | 1:36PM0.05m | 2:01AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.08m | 2:39AM0.11m | 2:52PM0.29m | 3:14AM0.44m | 3:28PM0.66m | 3:49AM0.90m | 4:05PM1.13m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 8 | NW 6 | W 17 | W 17 |
96 | 88 | 115 | 224 | 196 | 149 | 104 | 99 | 36 | 60 | 57 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | — | W 17 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 18 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 62 | 73 | 99 | 39 | 13 | 16 | — | 1 | 2 | 82 | 137 | 301 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 240 | 40 | 40 | 102 | 62 | 326 | 310 | 240 | 333 | 413 | 414 | 401 | 297 | 102 | 27 | 89 | 332 |
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Information about the Milook Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Milook provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Milook can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Milook 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 (Milook) 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 Milook 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Milook, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Bude which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bodmin which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Padstow, Bideford and Appledore.











