Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Looking at the whole 16-day window, I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch for Croyde. The forecast is largely a grim run of poor surf quality and messy wind. There’s no standout, no day to circle on the calendar. This is one of those periods where you’re better off waxing the longboard just in case, but don’t hold your breath.

The first solid surf recommendation isn’t until the 27th of July, and even then it’s only a 1/10 rating. That’s a full week of nothing really worth paddling out for. From the 20th through to the 26th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and wave heights are tiny – well under 3 feet. The swell energy is pretty much non-existent, with readings like 9 (weak) and 19 (weak) on the 20th, then a bit of a pulse on the 26th hitting 132 and 144 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all blown out by a moderate breeze.

On the 27th of July, Monday morning, we get a flicker of hope. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at just 3 mph, and the wave state is clean. Swell height is a tiny 2 feet, coming from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 63. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The water temperature is around 64°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath, that’s for sure. The break is very consistent, so at least the little waves will keep rolling in, but crowds are often a problem here, so expect company for those knee-high dribblers.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The rest of the outlook from the 28th of July through to the 4th of August is a rinse-and-repeat of poor surf conditions, cross-on winds, and wave heights that rarely crack 3 feet. There’s no real increase in quality or size to get excited about. The swell period is short, mostly between 5 and 6 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze (19 mph) on the 29th, making it even more of a chore.

So, no standout sessions here. The only real chance to get wet is that morning of the 27th, and only if you’re desperate for a paddle. The wave energy (63) is weak, the swell is small, and the conditions are just ordinary. For the rest of the time, it’s a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecast, though – it’s a very consistent spot, so it won’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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