Widemouth Bay
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m W
Wind: 21 km/h NE (offshore)
Beach faces: W
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:17Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 7s on a short period. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Widemouth Bay. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Widemouth Bay
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 7). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
3 nearby outfallsUpdated 10:17
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Widemouth Bay.
What's driving it
Recent form
Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay is a rugged, highly exposed beach break located just south of Bude on the North Cornwall coast. The bathymetric profile relies on a complex matrix of shifting silica sandbanks mixed with scattered rock reefs, particularly towards the southern end of the bay. Because the beach faces directly west, it captures unimpeded North Atlantic groundswells, taking the full brunt of winter storm systems. An easterly offshore wind is essential to groom the inherently choppy wave faces and hold up the steep sections. The wave mechanics provide rapid take-offs and fast, carveable left and right-hand walls, frequently throwing heavy sections on the lower tides. Due to the high volume of water moving across the shallow sandbars and rock, it generates substantial hydraulic force and aggressive rip currents. The intense pace requires rapid pop-ups and immediate speed generation. Therefore, Widemouth Bay is best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers who can confidently negotiate powerful, dynamic beach break conditions.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Widemouth Bay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Widemouth Bay?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.