Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NNW swell with 36 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got the skinny on Croyde for the next couple of weeks.
First off, let's be honest, the immediate outlook is a bit of a non-event. We're looking at a long, flat spell right out of the gate. For the next week or so, you'd be chasing shadows. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple most days, with nothing rideable for a paddle surfer. It's one of those stretches where the ocean's just not cooperating, and the forecasts will need to change for things to pick up. The wait goes on until the very end of the month.
The only real light on the horizon comes right at the tail end of the period. On Wednesday the 29th of July, we finally see a pulse of energy arrive. The morning is still small, with a 0.5ft west swell, but at least the wind is offshore from the NE, keeping things clean. The real interest, though, builds into Thursday the 30th of July. That morning, a 4ft west-southwest swell pushes in with moderate wave energy (152). The wind is onshore from the west, so don't expect perfection, but there's finally some push. The afternoon builds further to a 5ft swell from the west with a short period of 6 seconds, and moderate energy again (153). The swell direction is right in the wheelhouse for this exposed spot, but it's a short-period swell, so it'll be a bit lumpy and gutless, especially with onshore wind. It's not a day for beginners, as it's pushing towards 5ft, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it's the best option in a very lean period.
Wind for the rest of the time is a mixed bag, with plenty of cross-shore and onshore days, so the ocean will be chopped up. The water is sitting at 64°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year.
So, the call is simple: sit tight, do your waxing, and wait. The only window to really keep an eye on is that Thursday the 30th. It's not a classic, but it's the only surfable day in the forecast, so grab it while it's there, but keep your expectations in check. It's been a while since we've had a decent run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 19 | W 19 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:50PM8.85m | 8:15AM8.58m | 8:36PM8.96m | 9:00AM8.52m | 9:20PM8.84m | 9:44AM8.28m | 10:04PM8.50m | 10:27AM7.90m | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:17AM0.72m | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 8 | N 3 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 12 | N 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | — | W 21 | W 7 | W 19 | W 19 | — | SW 18 | W 18 | W 7 | NW 4 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | WNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NE 2 | NE 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 81 | 91 | 299 | 227 | 36 | 154 | 1483 | 410 | 430 | 471 | 44 | 78 | 154 | 389 | 403 | 410 | 36 | 86 | 92 | 86 |
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