Widemouth Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.79° N 4.56° W

Widemouth Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Widemouth Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.6° 

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


Widemouth Bay surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 81 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Widemouth Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Widemouth Bay in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for our local stretch.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one for the next week and a half. The whole 16-day window has surf on offer, but for most of it, it's tiny, weak, and messy. The first real pulse of energy doesn't show up until Monday the 10th of August, and even then the conditions are a battle. We're looking at a long, frustrating wait for anything worthwhile.

Tuesday 28th July kicks it off with tiny 1-foot waves from the WNW at Widemouth Bay. The water's sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but you won't care about that because the surf is just flat. A light westerly breeze on Tuesday afternoon keeps things bumpy, and that theme continues through Wednesday with a bit more wind. Thursday brings a cross-onshore NW breeze and a messy 3-foot swell with a period of just 6 seconds – that's pure wind chop.

Friday and Saturday don't improve. We've got ankle-biters in the 1 to 2-foot range and a lot of cross-onshore wind. Sunday the 2nd of August offers a brief window of glassy conditions in the morning with a light SW breeze, but the swell is still a paltry 1 foot with 8 seconds of period. The energy is basically non-existent, reading only 23 on the combined scale. It's a morning for a paddle, not a surf.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see a slight bump to 2 to 3 feet, but with short periods and onshore or cross-shore winds. By Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, the wind finally swings offshore from the E and ENE, cleaning things right up, but the swell drops back to a pathetic 1 foot. The whole run from Tuesday 28th July right through to Sunday the 9th of August is a write-off for any decent surfing.

Now, hold on to your boards. Monday the 10th of August is where things get interesting, but with a catch. We see a solid jump in swell to 5 to 6 feet from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy ramps up into the strong category at 436. But the wind is howling from the W at 12 mph, and it's onshore. This will create some heavy, messy surf. It's not beginner territory at that size, and the conditions will be challenging for anyone.

The best bet in this whole outlook is Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell holds around 4 feet from the west, which is manageable, but more importantly, we get a clean window in the morning. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NE, making for clean, lined-up waves. The period drops to 7 seconds, so it's not a groundswell, but the conditions will make it rideable. The crowd situation at Widemouth Bay is described as "often" busy, so expect company if the surf finally turns on. This is the one morning to circle on the calendar, but it's still a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, Wednesday the 12th sees size increase to 5 to 6 feet, but with onshore wind and a 450 energy reading, it's a messy, powerful beast for experts only. The period is a short 8 seconds.

Overall, this is a testing stretch. The consistency is poor for decent surf, and the first ten days are a total loss. That Tuesday the 11th of August morning is the one real standout, but it's a distant hope. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.7
NW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
15
50
21
48
45
28
12
23
17
21
30
25
22
22
12
64
76
70
50
Wind (km/h)
10
W
0
W
10
W
20
W
15
W
20
NW
20
NW
5
NW
10
W
20
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
N
5
SW
20
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
6:16PM6.56m
6:35AM6.54m
6:53PM6.92m
7:10AM6.83m
7:27PM7.20m
7:44AM7.03m
8:01PM7.39m
8:18AM7.15m
8:34PM7.46m
8:52AM7.17m
9:08PM7.42m
9:27AM7.09m
9:45PM7.25m
Low Tide
00:30AM1.36m
12:43PM1.23m
1:06AM1.06m
1:17PM0.96m
1:39AM0.84m
1:50PM0.78m
2:11AM0.71m
2:21PM0.70m
2:43AM0.67m
2:53PM0.71m
3:16AM0.72m
3:27PM0.83m
3:50AM0.88m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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Information about the Widemouth Bay Surf forecast

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

Widemouth Bay is 4 km (2 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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