Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,229 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Croyde over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—it’s a bit of a rough start, but there’s a little glimmer of hope if you’re willing to wait.
The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is a good 5° above the norm for this time of year. That’s much warmer than usual, so you might not need the thickest suit just yet.
The first few days are pretty grim, to be honest. Wednesday the 26th has tiny 1ft waves from the west with a short 8-second period, and the energy is weak at just 27. It’s cross-offshore but the swell is so small it’s hardly worth paddling out for. Thursday the 27th is even smaller, with 1.0ft waves and a period of 7 seconds, and the wind swings around to a strong 15 mph onshore in the afternoon, making it messy. Friday the 28th sees a bump in swell to 7ft from the WSW, but the period is still short at 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and choppy. Not good.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are both blown out with strong winds and messy conditions. The swell is around 5ft to 6ft, but with periods of 6 to 9 seconds and wind speeds up to 31 mph, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than anything for a paddle surfer. The energy is moderate (184 to 504), but the quality is poor.
Monday the 31st of August brings the biggest swell of the period—8ft from the west with a 10-second period and very strong energy reading of 1229. That’s a lot of power, but with a fresh 19 mph onshore wind, it’s going to be wild and only for experts. The rest of the first week into early September stays poor, with onshore winds, lumpy waves, and generally poor surf conditions. The energy drops off mid-week, with 3ft waves and only 84 energy on Wednesday the 2nd.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The best window we’ve got is on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning brings 6ft from the WSW with an 8-second period, and the wind is light ESE at 3 mph, making it cross-offshore and clean. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the WSW, 7-second period, and the wind turns glassy from the east at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 461 to 492, and the forecast says to expect good surf conditions. This is your standout session—clean, glassy waves at Croyde with a decent size for intermediates. Crowds are likely, so get in early.
Monday the 7th of September has a smaller 4ft morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s more marginal. The rest of the second week trails off into small, onshore, and choppy conditions, with nothing really worth chasing.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off unless you’re a hardcore kiter. The real chance is Sunday the 6th of September—that’s the one to circle. Everything else is best left for a day on the beach, not in the water.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
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21 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 467 | 360 | 265 | 184 | 321 | 1130 | 424 | 493 | 705 | 1229 | 866 | 510 | 311 | 198 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:48AM8.52m | 9:05PM8.67m | 9:23AM8.38m | 9:42PM8.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:47PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.40m | 3:20PM0.52m | 3:41AM0.68m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 24 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | SW 18 | W 8 |
21 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 321 | 1130 | 424 | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | 12 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | SSW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 467 | 360 | 265 | 184 | 183 | — | — | 493 | 705 | 1229 | 866 | 510 | 311 | 198 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 367 | 367 | 134 | 101 | 189 | 263 | 62 | 229 | 274 | 71 | 17 | 152 | 72 | 274 | 274 | 557 | 68 | 263 | 91 |
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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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