Sandy Mouth surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BST
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Sandy Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Mouth sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Sandy Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. 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 Friday (May 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
12
2.2
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
1.6
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
8
3
W
9
3
W
14
2.4
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.6
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
771
487
323
167
103
346
660
1386
3054
1909
802
465
375
361
726
520
338
249
218
156
109
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
S
35
SW
40
SW
45
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SSW
5
SW
0
NE
5
ESE
15
NNE
10
ENE
25
ENE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
7:00PM7.97m
7:24AM7.92m
7:46PM7.97m
8:11AM7.74m
8:34PM7.78m
9:00AM7.38m
9:24PM7.44m
9:53AM6.92m
10:18PM7.01m
10:50AM6.43m
11:18PM6.58m
11:54AM6.02m
00:24AM6.23m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.03m
1:30PM0.14m
1:56AM0.10m
2:17PM0.36m
2:46AM0.36m
3:06PM0.71m
3:39AM0.76m
4:00PM1.14m
4:38AM1.21m
5:01PM1.57m
5:46AM1.60m
6:10PM1.91m
6:58AM1.84m
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:07
9:07
9:09
9:10
9:12
2
4
1
3
6
1
4
2
3
3
Temp °C
11
10
11
11
13
14
13
13
15
16
14
18
18
17
19
20
18
21
22
20
22
4
3
5
6
7
7
5
7
10
13
11
15
14
13
19
21
19
20
21
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
W
7
1
W
7
0.1
W
15
3
W
14
2.4
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.6
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
198
167
103
4
3054
1909
802
465
375
361
726
520
338
249
218
156
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
143
33
20
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
12
2.2
W
7
1.7
W
8
0.7
S
4
1.6
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
8
3
W
9
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
771
487
323
13
346
660
1386
3
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
431
278
248
61
38
415
476
361
248
248
224
22
22
22
9
22
47
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Sandy Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandy Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Mouth 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 (Sandy Mouth) 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 Sandy Mouth 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.

Sandy Mouth is 2 km (1 miles) from Bude. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bude. Bude has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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