Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNW swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m scratching my head a bit. For the first twelve days, from now until the 25th of July, it’s pretty much a flat spell. There’s virtually nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with hardly any energy behind them. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low teens, which is basically nothing. You’d be wasting your time with a board in the water.
The main break we’re watching is Croyde. It’s exposed to a WSW swell, but there’s just no push. The wind is often offshore from the East, which would be perfect if there was any swell, but it’s like having a perfectly waxed board with no waves.
The water temperature is a real talking point, though. It’s sitting at 64°F right now, which is a massive 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a standout, but it won’t help you catch a wave.
The first real sign of life comes on Sunday, the 26th of July. The morning shows a bit of a pulse with a 5ft swell from the West, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds. The energy is finally moderate. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE, so it could be rideable for the more experienced crew. The afternoon looks similar, with a 5ft west swell and very light cross-off winds, making it cleaner. For a break that’s been flat for so long, this is the one to circle.
Then Monday, the 27th of July, is the best of the bunch. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the West with a 9-second period, and the energy is properly moderate. The wind is a clean offshore from the ENE. The afternoon holds up with a 5ft west swell and light cross-off winds. This is the window. For a spot that’s been dead, this is a proper pick-up. It’s not massive, but it’s the best we’ve got. Croyde can handle a west swell, and with that offshore wind, it’ll be clean.
After that, Tuesday the 28th sees it drop off quickly with onshore winds, and the rest of the period fades back into small, choppy junk. So, if you’re a patient surfer, hold out for the 26th and 27th. That’s your window.
Stay patient, stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | N 4 | W 19 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 12 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:01PM8.54m | 7:27AM8.44m | 7:50PM8.85m | 8:15AM8.58m | 8:36PM8.96m | 9:00AM8.52m | 9:20PM8.84m | 9:44AM8.28m | 10:04PM8.50m | 10:27AM7.90m | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM0.71m | 1:14AM0.42m | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:17AM0.72m | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | 5:15PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | ENE 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 5 | SW 14 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 5 | SW 12 | — | W 19 | W 10 | NW 5 | SW 18 | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 7 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | NW 4 | SW 6 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 21 | W 11 | W 10 | W 19 | — | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 78 | 86 | 154 | 364 | 86 | 309 | 125 | 36 | 134 | 1599 | 443 | 420 | 471 | 404 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 364 | 410 | 86 |
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