Croyde Surf Break

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Croyde sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Croyde surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Croyde’s got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of small, poor conditions to start, but there is some serious light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

Right now and through the first week of July, it’s pretty flat out there. We’ve got tiny 1ft to 2ft swells, mostly from the west, with periods around 8-10 seconds. The energy is weak (between 29 and 61). The wind’s all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Wednesday the 8th has a moment of glassy conditions, but the swell’s still too small to do anything with. The water temp’s sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that won’t be much comfort when there’s nothing to ride. Honestly, it’s a write-off for the first several days.

Now, Friday the 10th is where we see the first little flicker of hope. The wind swings offshore from the east, cleaning things right up. The swell is still tiny at 2ft, but that clean, offshore texture will make the most of it. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary – a log or a foamy might get you a few little dribblers.

But then... hold onto your board shorts for the second week. Around Thursday the 16th, the swell starts to show some life, and we get a pulse of moderate energy (104 then 144). It’s a short-period, junky 4ft to 4ft from the southwest at first, but the real deal is comin’.

The standout window, the one you’ve been waiting for, kicks off Saturday the 18th of July. Saturday morning sees a 6ft WSW swell, with the energy skyrocketing to 616. The wind is light and cross-on from the northwest, so it’s not perfect, but that’s a solid, punchy beach break building. But Sunday morning the 19th – that’s my pick if you’re experienced and want some power. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the west, a gentle offshore breeze from the east, and the energy is pumping at 795. That’s a proper, clean, powerful wave for Croyde. It’s going to be a bit much for beginners over 5ft, and at 8ft, it’s expert territory, but for those of you who can handle it, that is the session to circle on the calendar. The offshore wind will groom it beautifully into some long, fast walls.

After that, it stays chunky and clean through Tuesday the 21st. Monday the 20th is a big 8ft swell (796 energy) but with a cross-shore wind in the afternoon, so keep an eye on the morning session. Tuesday the 21st morning looks just as good with that 8ft and gentle offshore wind again. The last week is all about those bigger, cleaner days, so get ready.

Stay patient, the waiting is worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
35
35
37
35
21
37
41
46
29
27
41
56
51
32
21
16
16
10
9
5
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
W
10
SW
15
W
15
W
5
W
5
NW
15
WNW
5
W
5
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
25
E
20
NE
25
E
35
E
20
NE
35
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:59AM7.19m
11:19PM7.38m
11:45AM7.01m
00:09AM7.16m
12:39PM6.84m
1:07AM6.95m
1:43PM6.73m
2:15AM6.86m
2:54PM6.80m
3:29AM6.97m
4:06PM7.09m
4:39AM7.29m
5:11PM7.55m
Low Tide
4:57PM1.63m
5:26AM1.64m
5:45PM1.82m
6:18AM1.80m
6:42PM1.99m
7:19AM1.94m
7:49PM2.07m
8:29AM1.96m
9:03PM1.97m
9:41AM1.81m
10:16PM1.67m
10:49AM1.49m
11:22PM1.24m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
9:30
9:29
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
17
18
19
18
21
21
19
21
22
23
28
32
29
30
32
29
25
27
25
Feels °C
16
16
16
16
17
17
20
20
19
19
19
23
25
30
27
25
28
27
21
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
37
35
35
12
35
21
37
41
46
29
27
41
56
51
32
21
16
16
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
11
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
6
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
4
4
37
6
8
3
3
8
6
12
5
1
9
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
12
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
3
6
1
3
1
6
6
5
10
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
ENE
2
0.5
NE
3
0.2
E
3
1
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
Energy kJ
20
18
10
2
2
2
1
1
5
1
38
24
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
134
134
134
141
158
36
25
141
25
139
139
0
0
0
0
36
65
36
420
154
299
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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