Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with 615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the Croyde area over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s no proper surf on the cards for a good while. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the end of the month. For the first week or so, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves and a lot of wind. The water temp is sitting at 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system, but that’s about the only upside.
For the first few days, from the 22nd right through the 24th, the swell is barely a ripple. You’re looking at 1 ft or less, with periods all over the shop. The combined energy is pathetic – we’re talking values as low as 16 (weak energy). On Sunday the 23rd morning we get a clean offshore from the ENE, but with only 0.7 ft of swell, it’s just a flat, pretty lake. Not worth the rubber.
Things start to get a bit more interesting around the 27th of August. We see the swell building, but it comes with a cost. On Thursday the 27th afternoon, the swell jumps to 4 ft from the SW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 219 (moderate wave energy). The problem? A fresh cross-shore wind from the south at 19 mph making it lumpy. It’s a messy, onshore chop, not a clean wave.
The best window, and I mean the only real standout, looks like the morning of Friday the 28th of August. We’ve got 5 ft of swell from the SW, with a 9-second period, pushing combined energy to 406 (strong wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the SSW at 9 mph, which gives us a slight cross-chop, but it’s the cleanest option in this whole period. It’s still not perfect, but for Croyde, that’s the pick of the bunch. The break is very consistent and exposed to the swell, with the direction (SW) matching the optimum for the spot. Be aware, crowds are often an issue here, so you’ll have company.
After that, it gets ugly again. The 29th sees a 7 ft to 7 ft swell from the west, but with strong onshore winds hitting 25 mph, the combined energy jumps to 529 (strong wave energy), but it’s a blown-out, onshore mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a good paddle. The swell stays over 5 ft for a few days, but it’s always accompanied by strong onshore winds, making it unsurfable for the average punter.
The second week, from the 1st of September onward, is a slow fade. The swell drops back to under 3 ft, and we’re back to weak energy (56, 49, 43...). The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the period drops to a pathetic 5 seconds. There’s a little spike on the 4th afternoon with 4 ft from the WSW and 108 combined energy, but it’s onshore again. The 5th has a similar story: 4 ft from the WSW, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph. It’s just not coming together.
So, to wrap it up: the only half-decent surf in this whole 16-day run is the Friday morning of the 28th of August. 5 ft SW swell, 9-second period, and a gentle cross-shore wind. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. For the rest, it’s either flat, blown out, or too messy. Hang tight, folks. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 |
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29 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 198 | 580 | 406 | 196 | 128 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 3:01AM5.52m | 3:45PM5.74m | 4:23AM5.83m | 4:52PM6.21m | 5:18AM6.35m | 5:39PM6.80m | 5:59AM6.91m | 6:17PM7.40m | 6:35AM7.45m | 6:51PM7.94m | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM3.17m | 9:21AM3.15m | 10:08PM2.95m | 10:37AM2.77m | 11:10PM2.47m | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | 12:08PM1.70m | 00:30AM1.39m | 12:42PM1.20m | 1:03AM0.93m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 |
29 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 580 | 406 | 196 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | N 3 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | — | NNE 2 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SSW 7 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 20 | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | N 2 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 8 | — | SE 3 | — | WSW 8 |
1 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 18 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 198 | — | 1 | — | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 140 | 36 | 78 | 36 | 403 | 273 | 263 | 86 | 36 | 87 | 114 | 81 | 86 | 112 | 88 | 17 | 50 | 186 | 445 |
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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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