Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.6° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 18th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Rusty here, and I'm telling you, it's a tough outlook for Croyde. We've got a long, long stretch of poor surf before we see anything half-decent.

The big problem is wind. Most of the first week is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore breezes that are going to mess up whatever swell rolls in. Starting Sunday the 13th, we've got a 5ft WSW swell, but it's being trashed by a 15 mph cross-onshore wind, making for choppy, poor conditions. The water temp is 65°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.

Monday the 14th is more of the same: a 4ft WSW swell with lumpy, fresh cross-onshore winds. Tuesday the 15th brings a bit more size, around 6ft from the West, but the period drops to a weak 7 seconds and the wind is still on it. This pattern of moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and short-period, wind-affected swell will continue right through the week and into the weekend. The wave energy will be moderate for most of this period, but it’s all blown out. Honestly, this is looking more like a kitesurfing window than a paddle surfing one.

We finally get a break from the wind on Sunday the 20th. The afternoon brings a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE and a 3ft W swell. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and with low energy, it's small and weak. It's a 1/10, but it's the only window of clean-ish surf in the first week.

Then the swell dies. Monday the 21st is tiny (2ft), and while the wind goes light for a bit, there's just no power. The second week is a real desert. The 23rd of September has some size again, with a 7ft W swell, but it's getting hammered by a 19 mph cross-shore wind from the North – messy and lumpy. Too big for beginners, and too blown out for everyone else.

Your best bet is Thursday the 24th of September. We finally get a clean, moderate offshore wind from the East, and a 3ft N swell. The period is a short 5 seconds, so it won't have much punch, but it'll be clean. The energy is weak, but for a day of clean lines on a small board, it's your best option. Croyde can handle a N swell, but that short period means the waves will be a bit soft. Expect company – crowds are often here.

After that, the swell flat-lines into the end of the month. The 26th to the 28th has tiny, long-period W swells (0.7ft to 1ft) with clean offshore winds, but the energy is pitiful. It's glassy and clean, but you'll be scratching for anything rideable.

So, to wrap it up: the standout window is Thursday the 24th of September for a clean, small session. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:27PM8.89m
8:44AM8.59m
9:01PM8.53m
9:17AM8.22m
9:34PM8.01m
9:50AM7.71m
10:09PM7.39m
10:25AM7.12m
10:45PM6.72m
11:04AM6.49m
11:30PM6.07m
11:56AM5.90m
00:35AM5.54m
Low Tide
2:31AM0.21m
2:45PM0.35m
3:02AM0.56m
3:17PM0.74m
3:34AM1.05m
3:50PM1.25m
4:06AM1.62m
4:25PM1.85m
4:42AM2.23m
5:08PM2.47m
5:30AM2.83m
6:11PM3.04m
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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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