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Bolt Head surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 20 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolt Head this week:
The surf forecast for Bolt Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolt Head in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolt Head over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 35 | 40 | 22 | 20 | 184 | 128 | 99 | 374 | 226 | 98 | 238 | 149 | 103 | 149 | 538 | 532 | 501 | 451 | 325 | 371 | 153 | 230 | 161 | 77 | 55 | 122 | 264 | 233 | 107 | 60 | 59 | 54 | 31 | 33 | 39 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:47PM 3.04 | 12:32PM 2.79 | 1:07AM 2.96 | 2:02PM 2.78 | 2:32AM 3.04 | 3:29PM 2.96 | 3:50AM 3.29 | 4:39PM 3.29 | 4:54AM 3.61 | 5:34PM 3.65 | 5:48AM 3.93 | 6:21PM 3.97 | 6:36AM 4.17 | 7:04PM 4.21 | 7:22AM 4.30 | 7:46PM 4.32 | 8:06AM 4.29 | 8:27PM 4.31 | 8:51AM 4.15 | 9:09PM 4.17 | 9:36AM 3.90 | 9:52PM 3.94 | 10:23AM 3.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:02PM 1.12 | 5:41AM 1.21 | 6:06PM 1.37 | 7:11AM 1.34 | 7:50PM 1.45 | 8:59AM 1.16 | 9:27PM 1.22 | 10:08AM 0.77 | 10:29PM 0.83 | 10:59AM 0.35 | 11:19PM 0.41 | 11:44AM -0.01 | 12:04AM 0.04 | 12:27PM -0.27 | 12:47AM -0.23 | 1:08PM -0.38 | 1:29AM -0.36 | 1:49PM -0.34 | 2:11AM -0.33 | 2:29PM -0.16 | 2:54AM -0.14 | 3:11PM 0.13 | 3:38AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Fri 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bolt Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolt Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolt Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolt Head 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 (Bolt Head) 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 Bolt Head 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.
Bolt Head is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Dartmouth. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dartmouth. Dartmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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