Croyde surf break

Croyde surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 BST
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Croyde surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Croyde sea temperature is
10.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
W
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
142
110
233
204
166
200
145
84
79
45
61
59
49
32
35
72
130
252
228
202
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
15
N
10
N
15
E
15
E
10
NE
5
N
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:20AM7.02m
11:50PM6.97m
12:31PM6.43m
1:08AM6.55m
1:57PM6.18m
2:35AM6.51m
3:19PM6.36m
3:48AM6.81m
4:23PM6.77m
4:45AM7.21m
5:11PM7.22m
5:29AM7.58m
5:51PM7.61m
Low Tide
4:56AM1.54m
5:23PM2.01m
6:10AM2.13m
6:44PM2.49m
7:44AM2.41m
8:20PM2.59m
9:11AM2.28m
9:39PM2.33m
10:16AM1.93m
10:37PM1.93m
11:05AM1.55m
11:21PM1.53m
11:44AM1.23m
11:59PM1.20m
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clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
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8:24
8:25
8:28
8:30
8:30
8:32
8:34
Temp °C
14
16
12
12
15
12
14
16
14
15
15
13
13
14
14
13
14
14
12
14
12
8
10
6
5
10
8
11
13
11
13
13
11
10
12
11
10
11
12
8
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
Energy kJ
30
142
110
233
204
166
200
145
84
79
45
61
59
49
32
35
32
130
252
228
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
8
8
15
8
3
3
10
8
72
22
1
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
6
20
7
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.9
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
E
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
21
22
10
27
10
3
3
3
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
299
50
3
112
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
101
36
65
6
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
5
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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.

Croyde is 9 km (6 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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