
Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (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 Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.
Right out of the gate, I’m looking at a bit of a slow start for the next week or so, no point sugar-coating it. The first solid shout doesn’t even show up until the 21st of September, and even then it’s tiny. We’ve got a good eight or nine days of mostly onshore, messy conditions before things start to clean up. After that, things get interesting with a real standout window.
The first day worth paddling out is Monday the 21st of September. The swell has dropped right off to just 2ft, but the wind is glassy in the morning. It’s weak—combined energy is only 96—but those clean, glassy windows are rare enough that you’d be keen to get out on a log or a big mal.
The real highlight comes later, on Wednesday the 23rd of September. That’s the pick of the whole outlook for Milook. The swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the W, with a fantastic long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy climbs to a solid 421. The big news though is the offshore wind—ESE at 12 mph—keeping the reef line clean. It’s an exposed spot, and with that consistent W swell and offshore breeze, it’s going to be firing. Just remember, Milook is an inconsistent reef, and when it’s on, the crowds can show up often. For anyone who can handle a reef, this is your session.
After that, the surf dips again. The 27th of September (Sunday morning) offers a little promise—3ft of W swell with a very long 13-second period and glassy conditions—but the combined energy jumps to 468. That’s a sneaky good window, though it’s more than a week out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, if you’ve got the patience, the 23rd is the day to circle. The water temp is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 65°F, which is a solid four and a half degrees above normal—a nice little bonus.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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329 | 373 | 621 | 505 | 130 | 427 | 406 | 300 | 191 | 723 | 368 | 327 | 432 | 500 | 279 | 198 | 125 | 96 | 90 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04PM6.94m | 9:20AM6.70m | 9:38PM6.41m | 9:55AM6.19m | 10:15PM5.84m | 10:34AM5.65m | 11:01PM5.28m | 11:28AM5.14m | 00:07AM4.82m | 12:53PM4.81m | 1:51AM4.67m | 2:39PM4.92m | 3:23AM4.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.93m | 3:24PM1.11m | 3:40AM1.44m | 3:59PM1.64m | 4:16AM1.98m | 4:42PM2.19m | 5:05AM2.50m | 5:47PM2.67m | 6:27AM2.88m | 7:35PM2.88m | 8:22AM2.86m | 9:14PM2.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 373 | 621 | 505 | 130 | — | — | 192 | 150 | 2 | 48 | 25 | — | 500 | 279 | 198 | 125 | 96 | 90 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
329 | 13 | 43 | 21 | 96 | 427 | 406 | 300 | 191 | 723 | 368 | 327 | 432 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 352 | 48 | 48 | 84 | 438 | 269 | 269 | 91 | 277 | 240 | 240 | 267 | 201 | 94 | 19 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 94 | 0 |
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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.










