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Lundy Bay

Cornwall, UK · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Crisp · SE
Wave
0m
Period
7.2s
Wind
15 km/h Offshore
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 4h26
2.4m5.8m2.4m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.1m
6.4s
12 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
7.2s
15 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
7.1s
16 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.1m
6.9s
16 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.1m
7.7s
13 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
6.8s
11 km/h
Offshore

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.1m
6.7s
6 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
6.7s
8 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
6.4s
12 km/h
Cross
15:00
0m
6.2s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0m
6.5s
13 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.1m
6.7s
11 km/h
Onshore

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.1m
7s
7 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.1m
5s
7 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.1m
5.2s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
5.1s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
5.1s
14 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.2m
5.7s
9 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.2m
5.6s
11 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
6.1s
17 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
6.1s
21 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0m
5.8s
21 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0m
5.7s
19 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0m
5.6s
20 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.1m
8.7s
25 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.1m
8.2s
27 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
8s
28 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.1m
7.9s
26 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.2m
8s
19 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.2m
7.3s
12 km/h
Offshore

About Lundy Bay

Lundy Bay is a beach break over sand in Cornwall, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the S / SW, around low tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Best tide
low
Best swell direction
SW, W, NW, N
Best wind direction
S, SW
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Lundy Bay surf FAQ

Is Lundy Bay good for beginners?+

Lundy Bay is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Lundy Bay?+

Different days call for different boards. Lundy Bay can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Lundy Bay?+

Lundy Bay tends to work best around low tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Lundy Bay?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the S / SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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