Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
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 on the cards for Croyde over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a rough one. We’re looking at a long, bleak stretch with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first real chance of anything comes on Wednesday the 12th, but even then it’s a weak, forgettable affair.
Wednesday the 12th morning sees a tiny pulse of 2ft swell from the west, with a clean 10-second period. The wind is a proper offshore from the east, which is a positive, keeping the surface glassy. The combined energy is a paltry 99 (very weak), so we’re talking about knee-high dribblers at best. It’s surfable, but only just.
Thursday the 13th morning brings a bit more size – 3ft from the west, and a period of 11 seconds, pushing the energy up to 229 (moderate). The catch? A light cross-on breeze from the north-northwest. It’s not a total write-off, but it’ll be a bit bumpy. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your toes off.
The standouts? Honestly, there aren’t any. The best we’ve got is that Wednesday morning window, and even that is a "maybe" for a longboard and a patient attitude. There’s a bigger spike of energy on the 23rd with 8ft swell, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind, creating a total mess. That’s a kite session, not a paddle session.
The rest of the 16 days is a graveyard of "poor surf conditions" with cross-shore chop and no real push. After the 13th, we’ve got a solid week of nothing until the 20th, where a couple of mornings see a tiny, clean 1ft to 2ft swell with offshore winds, but the energy is still too weak to get excited about.
Bottom line: don’t plan your week around Croyde. If you’re desperate, the Wednesday the 12th dawn patrol is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a tough one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 40 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 98 | 123 | 141 | 229 | 200 | 183 | 68 | 180 | 84 | 83 | 70 | 41 | 18 | 18 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | 8:37AM8.73m | 8:55PM8.99m | 9:15AM8.53m | 9:33PM8.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM1.82m | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | 2:41PM0.15m | 3:05AM0.19m | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 63 | 98 | 123 | 141 | 229 | 200 | 183 | 68 | — | 84 | 83 | 70 | 41 | 18 | 18 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | E 3 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 18 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 4 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | S 6 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 9 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 180 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 141 | 86 | 319 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 311 | 48 | 47 | 309 | 48 | 51 | 363 | 54 | 140 | 414 | 394 |
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