
Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat and weak. We’ve got tiny waves and messy wind, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Tuesday the 11th. It’s still small, but the wind is clean and offshore from the ESE, so the surface will be glassy. The wave energy is weak (11), so you’ll be fighting for every ripple, but it’s a start.
The outlook picks up a touch on Wednesday the 12th. The morning sees a little more push with a 2ft swell from the west-northwest at 10 seconds, and the wind is still working in our favour from the ESE. The combined energy bumps up to 98, still in the weak category, but the clean conditions will make it feel better than it looks.
Thursday the 13th is the standout this week. The morning session at Croyde is your best bet. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the west-southwest wrapping in with a nice 9-second period, and the wind is light from the NE, giving us a clean cross-off. The combined energy jumps to 171, which is moderate, so there’s actually some push behind the waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Don’t expect it to be empty, though – this spot can get busy, so be prepared for a few heads in the water.
After that, the wind gets messy again from the afternoon on Thursday and through Friday, turning cross-on and choppy. The swell holds in the 3ft range, but the quality drops off fast. Saturday the 15th is a write-off with weak, short-period windswell, and the wind is all over the shop.
We’ve got a real gap here with poor quality surf until the 18th. On Tuesday the 18th, the swell really fires up, but it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. We’re seeing a 7ft to 8ft swell from the west with a short 8-second period, combined with a strong onshore wind. The wave energy rockets up to 590 and 676, which is strong, but the onshore wind will chop it to pieces. This setup at a beach break like Croyde looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us. Definitely not for beginners, and only experienced paddlers will want to look at it, and even then, it won’t be pretty.
The rest of the run into the 23rd is a mix of onshore wind and small, short-period waves. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 20th with a clean offshore wind from the east, but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s more of a longboard or a paddle than a surf. The real story is that the best window is Thursday the 13th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. After that, the forecasts are less certain, but it looks like a lot of waiting for the next proper clean swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 64 | 98 | 123 | 132 | 113 | 163 | 177 | 129 | 122 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:28PM6.51m | 3:13AM6.56m | 3:53PM6.77m | 4:32AM6.93m | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58AM2.31m | 8:43PM2.29m | 9:28AM2.24m | 10:12PM1.99m | 10:46AM1.82m | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | |||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | NW 3 | W 8 | E 3 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 64 | 98 | 123 | 132 | 113 | 163 | 177 | 129 | — | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | S 3 | — | ESE 4 | W 13 | W 11 | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 58 | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 5 | ENE 2 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | W 9 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 122 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 275 | 275 | 140 | 140 | 310 | 140 | 86 | 140 | 140 | 420 | 311 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 48 | 48 | 364 | 81 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Croyde 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.
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