Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.9° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's be real with you. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, to say the least. We've got some proper swell coming in, but the wind is going to be the deal-breaker for most of it.

Right now, we're looking at flat, messy conditions. Wednesday the 26th has a tiny 1ft of west swell, but it's poor and there's nothing to ride. The wind is a cross-off, but the energy is just too weak. Thursday gets a bit more push but the period drops and it's still poor.

The first real size arrives at the end of the week, but it's going to be rough. Friday the 28th sees the swell jump to 5ft from the WSW, but a fresh cross-onshore blows it all out. That combined energy is moderate, but the surface will be lumpy. It's not good for a paddle.

This trend continues into Saturday the 29th. The swell is building – 6ft in the morning, and then it gets bigger – 10ft by the afternoon. The wind is a strong cross-onshore, and the energy is strong. That's a lot of power, but it's blown out and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a surfing one. If you're an expert, maybe you're looking at it, but it's not going to be clean.

Sunday the 30th is still sizeable, with 6ft of WSW swell in the morning. The period is up to 10 seconds, so there's some shape in there, and the energy is strong. But the wind is still on it, making it lumpy and cross-choppy. It's a frustrating one.

We get a bit of a breather mid-week. Monday and Tuesday keep the cross-onshore wind, though the swell drops to a still-chunky 5-7ft. The energy is moderate, but the wind just ruins any chance of clean lines. Then it backs off into Wednesday and Thursday, and the surf gets smaller.

Here's where we see a small window. Friday the 4th of September starts to look a little more interesting. The morning has 4ft of WSW swell with a long 10-second period. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it's not perfect, but the energy is moderate. It's a marginal call, but it's the best we've had in days. The afternoon the wind shifts to the NW, but it stays cross-onshore, so it's still not clean.

Saturday the 5th is similar, with 3ft of west swell but a cross-shore wind that keeps the surface chopped.

Now, for the standout of the whole outlook. We have to wait for Sunday the 6th of September. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore east wind. The swell is small at 2ft, but it's clean. The afternoon, though, is the pick. The offshore wind holds, and the swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW. The period drops to 4 seconds, which is short, so it might be a bit bumpy, but with that clean, glassy surface, it's going to be the most fun you'll have all week. The energy is weak, but that little SSW swell with no wind on it is the call.

But don't get too attached. The fun stops quickly. The swell goes absolutely mental for Monday the 7th, but so does the wind. We're looking at a solid 12ft of WSW swell with a 10-second period. The energy is massive, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, turning it into a washing machine. Unless you're a total charger on a gun, it's a look-don't-paddle day. That's strictly expert territory.

After that, it backs down again. Tuesday the 8th has 5ft of west swell but onshore winds. The rest of the week fades into small, messy, and ordinary conditions with light winds and poor form. We're back to square one.

So, to sum it up: don't get too excited for the big stuff – it's all blown out. If you want a wave, the only real window is Sunday the 6th. Get on it early and make the most of that glassy spell. It's a long way out, but it's promising. Keep the faith.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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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
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
2:47PM0.35m
3:06AM0.40m
3:20PM0.52m
3:41AM0.68m
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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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