Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.6° C
2.2° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 208 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 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (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 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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12
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0.7
W
5
0.4
WNW
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0.3
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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11
28
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63
98
123
135
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183
103
99
66
72
57
62
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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WNW
20
NNW
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WNW
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E
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SE
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SE
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ESE
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NNE
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High Tide
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
8:37AM8.73m
8:55PM8.99m
Low Tide
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
2:41PM0.15m
3:05AM0.19m
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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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