Surf Forecasts:
Milook surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and honestly, they’re mostly a write-off for a proper paddle. The wind is going to be a persistent problem, especially over the first week. We’ve got a solid run of cross-onshore and onshore breezes that are going to chop up just about everything. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the start right through until the 5th, so don’t bother waxing up for a while.
The first real glimmer of hope, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes on Saturday morning, 5th September. We’ll be at Milook, a reef break that’s exposed to the swell. It’s inconsistent here and crowds are often around, but for a few hours it might be worth a look. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, which is a major positive. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (147). The water is feeling much warmer than normal for this time of year, about 66°F, so you won’t need the thickest suit. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be surfable and clean. Don’t expect much else that day; the afternoon turns cross-on.
After that, it’s back to the waiting game. The 6th and 7th see some cross-off and clean conditions, but the swell drops right off to tiny 2 ft to 2 ft on the 6th, with weak energy (61). The 7th brings a bigger pulse of 5 ft from the west with a long, powerful 12-second period (moderate to strong energy of 647), but the wind is cross-on and choppy, ruining the shape.
The standout? You’re going to have to wait for it. The best bet on offer is Monday 14th September. The morning is a bit dicey with a cross-off breeze, but by the Monday afternoon, the wind swings offshore and goes light at just 6 mph from the east-southeast. This is a game-changer for Milook. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the west, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (294). This is the only time in the whole outlook where the forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but it will be clean, shaped up, and worth the paddle. Remember, this is a reef, so it can handle that size well. Be aware that crowds are often a thing here.
The following days, the 15th and 16th, have some small clean windows but the swell is mixed and the quality drops off again. The 16th morning goes glassy again with a 3 ft west swell, but the energy is weak (116) and it’s all a bit ordinary.
So, the long and short of it: mostly a bust for the next two weeks, with a couple of small, clean windows on the 5th morning and the 16th morning. The real one to circle in your calendar is the Monday 14th afternoon – that’s your best chance for a decent session with clean, offshore conditions and a bit of push.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 |
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157 | 152 | 82 | 45 | 251 | 223 | 227 | 256 | 264 | 363 | 266 | 198 | 140 | 118 | 85 | 58 | 38 | 35 | 647 | 678 | 632 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10PM7.26m | 9:30AM6.97m | 9:50PM6.87m | 10:12AM6.57m | 10:38PM6.37m | 11:05AM6.09m | 11:38PM5.82m | 12:14PM5.65m | 1:01AM5.43m | 1:47PM5.49m | 2:39AM5.46m | 3:18PM5.80m | 3:59AM5.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM0.45m | 3:15AM0.59m | 3:32PM0.76m | 3:55AM1.00m | 4:16PM1.20m | 4:43AM1.50m | 5:13PM1.70m | 5:48AM2.01m | 6:36PM2.12m | 7:24AM2.29m | 8:23PM2.14m | 9:05AM2.10m | 9:51PM1.72m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 6 | — | W 15 | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
157 | 6 | 82 | 45 | — | 4 | — | 9 | — | 8 | 266 | 198 | 140 | 118 | 85 | 58 | 38 | 35 | 647 | 678 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | — |
6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | SSW 3 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | — | — | W 10 |
— | 152 | — | 4 | 251 | 223 | 227 | 256 | 264 | 363 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 632 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 53 | 6 | 328 | 240 | 53 | 40 | 232 | 269 | 91 | 84 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 48 |
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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.











