Croyde surf break

Croyde surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

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Croyde surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Croyde sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
W
13
1
W
12
1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
108
133
103
82
139
106
98
89
55
50
31
15
25
15
22
24
24
115
284
233
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:27PM6.46m
1:58AM6.72m
2:38PM6.44m
3:06AM6.73m
3:41PM6.61m
4:05AM6.87m
4:33PM6.87m
4:54AM7.06m
5:18PM7.14m
5:37AM7.25m
5:57PM7.38m
6:16AM7.42m
6:34PM7.56m
Low Tide
7:18AM2.09m
7:44PM2.33m
8:29AM2.15m
8:54PM2.30m
9:31AM2.06m
9:53PM2.14m
10:22AM1.90m
10:43PM1.91m
11:05AM1.71m
11:25PM1.68m
11:43AM1.54m
00:03AM1.47m
12:19PM1.39m
00:39AM1.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
1
1
Temp °C
19
22
22
25
25
23
26
27
24
22
24
20
21
22
20
21
23
20
22
23
19
17
22
22
24
24
23
26
27
23
19
22
17
18
20
17
18
21
19
18
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
E
3
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
W
13
1
W
12
1
W
11
Energy kJ
108
108
133
103
79
139
106
98
89
55
50
31
15
2
15
13
6
23
115
284
233
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
16
0.4
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
19
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
8
7
19
54
82
7
3
7
2
12
12
2
14
10
22
24
24
69
21
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
7
7
7
3
7
7
10
25
4
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.1
NE
5
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.6
E
4
0.3
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
12
10
11
11
1
1
3
3
3
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
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
25
0
227
227
115
36
118
52
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
6
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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.

Croyde is 9 km (6 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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