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Croyde Reef Surf Forecast
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Croyde Reef surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 23 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Croyde Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 30th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde Reef over the next 12 days.
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 40 | 42 | 109 | 176 | 592 | 865 | 977 | 1216 | 918 | 934 | 1135 | 673 | 444 | 1519 | 921 | 613 | 414 | 411 | 430 | 334 | 318 | 349 | 456 | 274 | 202 | 120 | 90 | 81 | 56 | 123 | 80 | 153 | 122 | 194 | 481 | 368 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:12AM 7.65 | 4:43PM 7.74 | 5:06AM 8.13 | 5:34PM 8.24 | 5:58AM 8.51 | 6:22PM 8.61 | 6:46AM 8.72 | 7:09PM 8.80 | 7:34AM 8.71 | 7:56PM 8.78 | 8:21AM 8.51 | 8:43PM 8.57 | 9:08AM 8.13 | 9:30PM 8.20 | 9:57AM 7.64 | 10:20PM 7.74 | 10:48AM 7.12 | 11:12PM 7.25 | 11:42AM 6.65 | 12:09AM 6.81 | 12:43PM 6.30 | 1:11AM 6.50 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:54PM 1.54 | 10:26AM 1.08 | 10:49PM 1.03 | 11:17AM 0.66 | 11:40PM 0.58 | 12:05PM 0.37 | 12:29AM 0.28 | 12:52PM 0.25 | 1:16AM 0.16 | 1:38PM 0.31 | 2:04AM 0.26 | 2:24PM 0.54 | 2:52AM 0.54 | 3:11PM 0.90 | 3:41AM 0.96 | 4:00PM 1.34 | 4:34AM 1.44 | 4:53PM 1.80 | 5:32AM 1.89 | 5:51PM 2.20 | 6:34AM 2.23 | 6:55PM 2.48 | 7:39AM 2.41 | |||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wed 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 |
| Sunset | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Croyde Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Croyde Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Croyde Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Croyde Reef 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 (Croyde Reef) 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 Croyde Reef 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.
Croyde Reef is 10 km (6 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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