Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
19.1° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a proper look at what's on offer for Croyde over the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna lie to you, it's a pretty grim picture. The forecast is a long, dry spell of very poor conditions, with only a couple of fleeting moments where you might get a wave worth paddling for. We're looking at nearly a week of pretty much nothing decent before a couple of small windows appear, and then it all goes messy again.

The whole period is dominated by onshore and cross-onshore winds, which are just going to chop everything up. The combined swell energy is weak for most of it, with readings like 71, 109, and 95, barely registering. Even when it does pick up, the wind is always there to ruin it.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Alright, let's break it down. The first few days are a total write-off. Wednesday the 19th through to Thursday the 20th of August is just poor surf with onshore winds and short-period, weak swell. You'd be wasting your time.

Then we get a couple of very small windows. Friday the 21st of August morning is the first glimmer. A light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NE will clean things up, but the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the west with a short 8-second period. The energy is still weak at 95. It's surfable, but it's ordinary. It's not a standout, just a possible session for the desperate.

Saturday the 22nd of August morning is similar. A 9 mph cross-offshore from the ENE cleans up a 1 ft, 10-second period WSW swell. The energy is a very weak 59. Again, it's clean but incredibly small.

The next real point of interest is a few days later. On Tuesday the 25th of August, we have a proper standout moment. The morning has a light 3 mph easterly breeze making it glassy. The swell is a tiny 1.0 ft, so nothing happening. But the afternoon is where it gets interesting. Glassy conditions again with a light NNW breeze, and the swell builds to 3 ft from the WSW with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 154. It's a moderate energy, clean window. This is the best we've got. It's a very small, clean wave, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. It's not going to be epic, but it's the best quality you'll get.

After that, it's all downhill again. Wednesday the 26th of August is a mix of marginal and poor conditions. Thursday the 27th of August afternoon has a 5 ft swell from the WNW but with a short 7-second period and onshore wind, so it's just a messy windswell.

Then the final week of August and into September sees the swell size pick up significantly, but it's all bad news. From Sunday the 30th of August, we see a 7 ft, 8-second swell from the WSW with a fresh cross-onshore, and it just gets bigger and uglier. By Monday the 31st of August, we've got an 12 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and the combined energy is a massive 2573. That's a lot of energy, but it's all onshore, creating a complete washing machine. This is expert-only, and honestly, it looks more interesting for a kitesurfer than a paddler. The cross-onshore winds and big, messy swell will make it a real battle.

The first few days of September are the same story. An 8 ft swell on Tuesday the 1st of September, a 7 ft swell on Wednesday the 2nd, all with strong onshore or cross-onshore winds. It's just a write-off.

So, the bottom line: keep your eyes on Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon. That's your one clean, glassy window with a small but rideable wave. The rest of the 16 days is a poor run of conditions. It's a classic Croyde pattern, but it's a tough one to swallow.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
6
1.2
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7
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1.6
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9
1
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9
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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80
333
371
390
160
68
90
24
31
28
21
14
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12
165
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
N
20
N
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NE
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NNE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
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30
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20
NE
15
N
35
NW
5
WNW
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High Tide
11:07AM7.05m
11:28PM6.77m
11:50AM6.44m
00:16AM6.13m
12:46PM5.91m
1:25AM5.65m
2:09PM5.60m
3:01AM5.52m
3:45PM5.74m
4:23AM5.83m
4:52PM6.21m
5:18AM6.35m
5:39PM6.80m
Low Tide
5:09PM1.89m
5:32AM2.23m
5:56PM2.48m
6:24AM2.78m
7:02PM2.97m
7:42AM3.16m
8:37PM3.17m
9:21AM3.15m
10:08PM2.95m
10:37AM2.77m
11:10PM2.47m
11:29AM2.24m
11:54PM1.92m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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