Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough read for Croyde. The next 16 days are pretty much a write-off for any decent, surfable waves. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing really to get excited about. The only time you’ll see a bump in the swell is on the Monday morning of the 3rd, where we’ve got a little 3ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 106, and while the morning wind is light offshore from the ESE, the water is a notable 2° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real standout, but the waves themselves are just ordinary. The forecast tells me it’s a poor surf day, so I wouldn’t bother.
After that, it’s a gap of flat, messy, or blown-out conditions. Wednesday the 5th sees a jump in swell height to 7ft from the W with a period of 7 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 19 mph onshore wind. The energy is moderate at 443, but the conditions are just poor. It’s the kind of day that looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone on a paddle board.
The best we’ve got in the whole 16-day window is a tiny window on Sunday the 9th in the morning. The swell is a measly 3ft from the W with a short period of 7 seconds (energy 169). The wind is light offshore from the ENE, which will make it clean, but the waves are still described as ordinary. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.
The second week is even more grim. From the 10th onwards, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is predominantly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s a brief moment on the 10th afternoon with glassy conditions and a 2ft swell, but it’s just too small to do anything with.
So, the honest truth? There are no standout sessions here. It’s a flat, poor run for Croyde. For an exposed spot like this, it’s a bit more normal to have a blank run, but it doesn’t mean it’s any less frustrating. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 86 | 59 | 171 | 138 | 191 | 439 | 321 | 263 | 158 | 67 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 108 | 68 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | 12:03PM7.01m | 00:32AM6.91m | 1:07PM6.65m | 1:46AM6.57m | 2:28PM6.51m | 3:13AM6.56m | 3:53PM6.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | 5:37AM1.64m | 6:03PM1.87m | 6:38AM2.05m | 7:14PM2.21m | 7:58AM2.31m | 8:43PM2.29m | 9:28AM2.24m | 10:12PM1.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 15 | — | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 106 | 86 | 59 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 108 | 1 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 3 | W 13 | W 4 | W 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 8 | W 6 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 171 | 138 | 191 | 439 | 321 | 263 | 158 | 67 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | 58 | 68 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 0 | 85 | 274 | 371 | 311 | 274 | 310 | 424 | 319 | 140 | 394 | 440 | 299 | 140 | 141 | 36 | 0 | 53 | 86 |
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