Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about it. The next two weeks are shaping up to be a real test of patience. There’s a whole lot of flatness and onshore dribble on the way, so don’t go getting your hopes up for anything decent until the very tail end of the forecast.

The first week and a half is looking rough. From Sunday the 9th right through to around Friday the 22nd, it’s mostly knee-high slop with a lot of cross-shore and onshore wind. It’s a long, barren stretch. We might see a few cleaner moments, like the morning of Tuesday the 12th with a bit of offshore wind, but the swell is just too small to even paddle out for. It’s a good time to tune your board or just watch the cams.

The energy finally starts to arrive on Saturday the 23rd, but the wind is still messy. The one true standout, the day to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 24th of August.

Croyde is the place to be that morning. We’re looking at a solid 6ft of west swell wrapping in, with a light offshore breeze from the east. The combined energy is at 310, which is a proper push of water. This is a real wave, with some size to it, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Beginners should sit this one out, as it’ll be too big. The water is much warmer than average for this time of year, around 66°, so you might be comfortable in a thinner suit. The offshore wind will keep it clean and lined up. This spot is very consistent, so you’ll be getting waves. But, as always, Croyde gets crowded, so be ready to share the peaks.

The afternoon of the 24th will still have some rideable waves at around 4ft with a cross-off breeze, but the morning is the clear winner for power and shape.

So, to sum it up, it’s a long, flat road ahead, but there’s a solid reward waiting at the end. Make a plan for Monday the 24th. That’s your session.

Rusty.

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