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Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:
The surf forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and Fahrenheit now. For Croyde, it’s a waiting game. The first real chance to paddle out isn’t until Monday the 12th of August, and even that’s a small one. We’ve got a long quiet patch right through the middle of the month.
The best energy in the whole outlook comes early on Monday the 12th. That Wednesday morning, we’re looking at a 2ft west swell, but the real highlight is the offshore east wind at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. The water is sitting at 66°, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The combined energy is weak at 99, so it’s small and not powerful, but that offshore breeze makes it the clear choice for a clean, mellow session.
The wind swaps bad that same afternoon, and then we’re into a rough run. From Thursday the 13th right through to Sunday the 18th of August, it’s a total bust—strong onshore winds, lumpy chop, and the energy never gets into a decent zone. Saturday the 24th of August is the other one to circle. On that Monday morning, we see a glassy, calm sea state with a 5ft west-southwest swell. The combined energy hits 222, so there’s moderate power, but the period is short at 7 seconds, meaning it’ll be a bit crumbly. But that glassy surface is the best bet that far out—just remember, it’s more than a week away, so it’s promising but not set in stone. Croyde is a very consistent, exposed beach, so when it’s on, it’s on—but this window is a lean one.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 4 | W 7 | SSW 3 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 98 | 123 | 141 | 225 | 200 | 186 | 130 | 99 | 84 | 41 | 55 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 239 | 111 | 60 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | 8:37AM8.73m | 8:55PM8.99m | 9:15AM8.53m | 9:33PM8.63m | 9:52AM8.14m | 10:11PM8.10m | 10:29AM7.63m | 10:48PM7.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | 2:41PM0.15m | 3:05AM0.19m | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.78m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:30PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 98 | 123 | 141 | 225 | 200 | 186 | 130 | 99 | 84 | 41 | 55 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 239 | 111 | 60 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 10 | 8 | 13 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 143 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 274 | 32 | 49 | 326 | 139 | 380 | 363 | 141 | 395 | 348 | 414 | 515 | 409 | 68 | 311 | 274 | 125 |
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The above surf forecast table for Croyde provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Croyde can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Croyde 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) 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).
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