
Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Looking at the whole 16-day window, I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch for Croyde. The forecast is largely a grim run of poor surf quality and messy wind. There’s no standout, no day to circle on the calendar. This is one of those periods where you’re better off waxing the longboard just in case, but don’t hold your breath.
The first solid surf recommendation isn’t until the 27th of July, and even then it’s only a 1/10 rating. That’s a full week of nothing really worth paddling out for. From the 20th through to the 26th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and wave heights are tiny – well under 3 feet. The swell energy is pretty much non-existent, with readings like 9 (weak) and 19 (weak) on the 20th, then a bit of a pulse on the 26th hitting 132 and 144 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all blown out by a moderate breeze.
On the 27th of July, Monday morning, we get a flicker of hope. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at just 3 mph, and the wave state is clean. Swell height is a tiny 2 feet, coming from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 63. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The water temperature is around 64°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath, that’s for sure. The break is very consistent, so at least the little waves will keep rolling in, but crowds are often a problem here, so expect company for those knee-high dribblers.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The rest of the outlook from the 28th of July through to the 4th of August is a rinse-and-repeat of poor surf conditions, cross-on winds, and wave heights that rarely crack 3 feet. There’s no real increase in quality or size to get excited about. The swell period is short, mostly between 5 and 6 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. The wind picks up to a fresh breeze (19 mph) on the 29th, making it even more of a chore.
So, no standout sessions here. The only real chance to get wet is that morning of the 27th, and only if you’re desperate for a paddle. The wave energy (63) is weak, the swell is small, and the conditions are just ordinary. For the rest of the time, it’s a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecast, though – it’s a very consistent spot, so it won’t stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | SW 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 74 | 173 | 132 | 110 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | 12:46PM6.44m | 1:14AM6.30m | 1:48PM6.08m | 2:22AM5.96m | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | 4:13PM6.08m | 4:44AM6.14m | 5:11PM6.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | 6:32AM2.19m | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.59m | 8:02PM2.75m | 8:37AM2.82m | 9:16PM2.83m | 9:50AM2.79m | 10:27PM2.66m | 10:54AM2.54m | 11:25PM2.33m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | N 3 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 8 |
6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 173 | — | 34 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 18 | W 18 | NW 6 | W 16 | W 7 | — | — | W 15 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 |
— | — | 14 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 10 | 74 | — | 132 | 110 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 855 | 410 | 36 | 140 | 245 | 245 | 509 | 319 | 86 | 849 | 409 | 462 | 2018 | 424 | 834 | 1734 | 47 | 49 | 509 | 0 |
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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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