Milook Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.77° N 4.58° W

Milook Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Milook sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.2° 

Milook surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Milook surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Milook in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Milook over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re looking for a classic surf session over the next couple of weeks, this stretch of coast is going to test your patience. The data is telling me we’ve got a long, tough run of poor surf conditions, with only a couple of raw, powerful windows that might be worth a look for the hardcore crew.

The only spot on the radar is Milook (reef). It’s an exposed reef break, but it’s inconsistent and often crowded, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a treat for the skin.

The first week is a write-off. From Sunday, 23 August, right through to Friday, 28 August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. Heights are barely scraping 1ft to 2ft, with combined wave energy stuck in the low double digits (27 to 59). The wind is all over the place – cross-off, cross-on, fresh offshore – but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride. It’s frustrating.

Then, on Saturday, 29 August, things get a bit wild. A big pulse of swell hits with an 8ft wave from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to a massive 661 – that’s proper power. However, the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, and the period is a short, crumbly 8 seconds. This is expert-only territory. The size is intimidating, and the onshore wind will make it a messy, lumpy beast. It’s more of a spectacle than a session.

The following week doesn’t offer much respite. Monday, 31 August, has another solid pulse of 7ft from the NW (energy 385), but again, it’s onshore wind and a short period. By Tuesday, 01 September, it’s dropping back to 4ft and the quality is still poor. The rest of the week into the first week of September is a mix of small, weak swell and strong, messy cross-onshore winds. A few days in early September show some clean conditions from the SSE, but the swell is still small and weak.

If you’re a kite surfer, the setup from the 29th August through the 31st, with big swell and strong wind at an exposed beach-reef, might look interesting. But for a paddle surfer? It’s grim. The best advice is to wait. The forecasts can change, and it rarely stays this poor for long, but right now, the 16-day window is a big, fat zero for quality.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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33
43
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32
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32
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22
196
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212
91
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
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30
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30
ESE
25
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25
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High Tide
3:54AM5.09m
4:22PM5.42m
4:49AM5.52m
5:09PM5.93m
5:30AM6.00m
5:47PM6.43m
6:05AM6.44m
6:21PM6.88m
6:38AM6.83m
6:54PM7.24m
7:11AM7.13m
7:26PM7.48m
Low Tide
9:43PM2.56m
10:11AM2.41m
10:43PM2.13m
11:01AM1.94m
11:26PM1.64m
11:40AM1.45m
00:02AM1.17m
12:14PM1.01m
00:35AM0.76m
12:46PM0.65m
1:06AM0.45m
1:17PM0.39m
1:37AM0.26m
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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.

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