Croyde Surf Break

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Croyde sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Croyde surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Croyde surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 9th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.

To be brutally honest, this is a lean stretch. We’re looking at a long gap right from the start. The first real nod we get, and it’s a weak one, doesn't come until Thursday, July 9th. Before that, it’s pretty much flat with onshore winds. That’s nearly three days of nothing doing.

Thursday, July 9th finally gives us a little pulse. The waves are tiny, just about 2ft from the West, with a period of 10 seconds, which gives it a bit of shape. The combined energy is weak (45) which tells the story. The highlight here is an early morning window with glassy winds from the WNW at just 3 mph. That’s clean as a whistle, but you’ll be paddling around for knee-high waves that are “very ordinary.” It’s beginner territory at best.

Friday, July 10th is a slight step up. We’re still looking at the same small swell (2ft, WSW), but the morning has a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph, which will tidy things up nicely. The combined energy is still weak (56). For Croyde, with the swell from the optimum WSW direction and that clean morning wind, this is likely the best combination of the whole 16 days. It won’t be pumping, but it’s your best chance for a clean, rideable wave. Expect crowds, as the beach is “often” busy.

After that, the week runs dry again. From Saturday, July 11th right through to Saturday, July 18th, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak swell. The winds are mostly offshore, which is great, but with swell under 1ft and combined energy dropping as low as 8, you’d be surfing ripples. There’s a long period swell showing up from the 12th to the 14th (periods of 16 to 21 seconds), but with a height of just 0.3ft it’s pure flatness. For Croyde, a long-period groundswell that small just won’t show.

The next potential window opens on Sunday, July 19th into Monday, July 20th. We see the swell energy creeping back up to moderate levels (59 to 93). The swell stays small, around 1ft to 2ft, but the direction is WSW, and the period is a solid 12 to 13 seconds. That’s a nice, clean groundswell. The winds on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning look clean with cross-offshore and light conditions. It might produce a few waist-high lines at the point, but it’s still nothing to get overly excited about. Given the long wait, it’s worth a look, but treat this second week pick as promising, not a certainty.

The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°F with a anomaly of 3°F. Not a wetsuit buster, but a solid summer spring suit temp.

Stay patient, lads. It’s one of those runs.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.1
W
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
35
37
35
21
37
41
46
45
43
41
56
52
33
22
12
5
10
9
5
15
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
SW
15
W
15
W
5
W
5
NW
15
NW
5
W
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
20
N
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
E
35
ENE
20
NNE
30
E
25
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
11:19PM7.38m
11:45AM7.01m
00:09AM7.16m
12:39PM6.84m
1:07AM6.95m
1:43PM6.73m
2:15AM6.86m
2:54PM6.80m
3:29AM6.97m
4:06PM7.09m
4:39AM7.29m
5:11PM7.55m
5:41AM7.72m
Low Tide
4:57PM1.63m
5:26AM1.64m
5:45PM1.82m
6:18AM1.80m
6:42PM1.99m
7:19AM1.94m
7:49PM2.07m
8:29AM1.96m
9:03PM1.97m
9:41AM1.81m
10:16PM1.67m
10:49AM1.49m
11:22PM1.24m
11:50AM1.09m
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clear
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cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:28
 mm
Temp °C
20
17
18
18
17
21
21
19
20
22
21
26
28
25
28
29
27
23
25
24
20
Feels °C
17
16
16
15
16
21
20
19
20
20
20
24
26
24
24
25
26
18
21
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
NW
4
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
5
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
35
35
12
35
21
37
41
46
45
43
41
56
52
33
22
12
5
1
1
1
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
18
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
4
37
6
1
3
1
6
7
7
4
5
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
3
8
3
5
6
6
5
10
9
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NE
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
18
10
7
2
1
1
1
4
5
11
19
24
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
134
134
134
274
36
25
158
25
0
139
0
0
53
0
36
139
36
508
417
86
227
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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Information about the Croyde Surf forecast

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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