Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Croyde's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some light at the end of the tunnel.

Right off the bat, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell of poor conditions from Monday the 14th all the way through to Saturday the 19th. That’s nearly a full week of onshore slop and wind that’s just ruining everything. Those swells are there, pushing through with moderate energy, but the wind is all wrong – mostly cross-on or onshore, strong, and making for lumpy, choppy waves. You'd be wasting your time.

Now, we finally get a little break on Sunday the 20th. The morning brings a total shift. Glassy conditions with a light northeast breeze, and a clean 4ft swell out of the west-northwest. The energy is moderate. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. It's something, but it ain't the standout.

We're back to small, weak stuff and choppy winds from the 21st through the 23rd. Then, hold onto your board. The real highlight is shaping up for the second week.

Look at Monday the 28th of September. Glassy conditions again, with a solid 7ft swell from the west. That’s a good size for a solid intermediate session, with moderate energy but a short period. The wind is dead glass, and the conditions are looking "very good." That’s your session. The crowd factor mentions "often" here, so you might have some company, but for those conditions, it’s worth it.

And then, for the big dogs, check out Sunday the 27th of September. We’re looking at a massive 10ft swell from the west-southwest. The combined energy is enormous. This is expert territory only – that size is way too big for beginners. The period is a moderate 10-11 seconds, and both morning and afternoon are forecast for clean or glassy conditions with light offshores. The file even says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For the brave and experienced, this is a massive, clean swell. A true standout for the crew who can handle it, but be warned, it'll be a washing machine at that size for anyone else.

So to wrap it up: forget the first week. Keep an eye on the 28th for a proper glassy session with a solid 7ft swell, and if you’re a charger, the 27th is a clean, giant groundswell that’s a monster. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, so no major shocks there.

Rusty.

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