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Classic Cornwall Coastline

Bedruthan Steps

Bedruthan Steps is a dramatic North Cornwall cove of huge rock stacks and a broad sandy beach, but shore access is restricted, so the surf object is as much about the exposed coastline as the wave itself. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bedruthan Steps in North Cornwall.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Cornwall, GB

Forecast

Poor
  • Waves 1-2 ft
  • Period 5 s
  • Wind W 10 kt

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Lower tide gives the best access and shape, and the steps are currently closed from land, so treat it as a sea-access or low-water check.

The cove is exposed to southwest and west swell, and the surf shape is tied to a low-tide style bar and rip setup rather than a casual open beach.

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