Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
19.2°C
2.8° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s on offer for Croyde over the next couple of weeks.

Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough start. The first week or so is looking pretty disappointing for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions for a solid block of days. The water is a notable 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath, but that’s where the good news ends for a while. The combined swell energy is stuck in the low double digits (23) to start, with hardly any push. It’s not until the Friday morning of the 28th of August that we finally see a bit of life, with a 6ft swell rolling in from the west, a 7-second period, and very light north-easterly winds keeping it clean. The energy jumps to 315, which is a decent kick, but the wind swings hard onshore by the afternoon, so you’d have to be an early bird on that one.

The 30th of August Sunday afternoon sees a jump in size to 6ft from the WSW, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The end of the month and start of September are mostly a write-off with strong onshore winds and choppy, messy conditions. There’s a little window on the 3rd of September Thursday morning – clean offshore winds from the east, but the swell is only 4ft and the energy is low (169), so it’s a small, clean day for a longboard or a foiler, nothing to get too excited about.

Now, the one true standout in this whole 16-day outlook. It’s a long way off, but keep an eye on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning session shows a massive 8ft swell from the west, but the period is a very long 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy reading is a huge 4162, which is very strong. This is serious, powerful swell. At 8ft, this is only for experienced surfers who know Croyde’s rip currents. The wind is a fresh cross-shore from the south, which won’t be perfect, but with that much energy and a long period, the wave shape will be there. The afternoon stays big at 8ft with a 15-second period (energy 2405), but the wind goes more cross-onshore. This is a day for the experts to mark on the calendar, but don’t book the ferry just yet – it’s far out and the wind could easily change.

Overall, the first week and a half is a write-off. The 8th of September is the only big, powerful swell on the cards, but it’s a long way out and the wind is a gamble. Stick a pin in that date and hope for a shift in the forecast.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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299
493
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206
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547
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419
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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SE
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SSE
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High Tide
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
7:41AM8.27m
7:57PM8.65m
8:14AM8.48m
8:30PM8.75m
Low Tide
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
1:44PM0.50m
2:04AM0.35m
2:15PM0.35m
2:34AM0.29m
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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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