
Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Sep 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
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 on offer for Croyde over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough start. The first recommendation doesn’t come until the 15th of September, so we’ve got a solid week of waiting. Before that, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore winds messing things up, with swell bouncing around but never lining up right. The period is mostly short and choppy, and the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean face. It’s a frustrating stretch.
Now, the first real sniff of a surfable wave comes around Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. The wind finally swings around to a light cross-offshore from the southeast, and the water cleans right up. The swell is small, only 3ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be a world beater, but it’s rideable. The combined energy is weak, just 89, so it’s a board for the longboard or a fun log. It’s a little optimistic, but after a week of nothing, I’ll take it.
The standout moment, however, is the afternoon of the 15th. That’s the pick of the whole run. The wind drops to a near-calm 5 km/h from the northeast, still cross-off, and the swell ticks up a touch to 3ft from the west, but with a much longer period of 10 seconds. That longer period gives it some proper shape and push, and the combined energy jumps to 161. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean, glassy, and lined up. This is the window to be out there. The water temperature is 66°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feel that, it’s a treat.
After that, the 16th and 17th are a write-off again with strong onshore winds and tiny swell. There’s a little glimmer on the 19th of September with a glassy morning, but the swell is only 3ft with a 7-second period, and the energy is weak (85). It’s another small board day.
The real interesting one for the longer range is the 21st and 22nd of September. On Monday morning the 21st, we get a clean offshore wind from the east at 20 km/h, with 2ft to 2ft west swell, period 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (111). It’s small, but that offshore wind will make it look way better than the size suggests. It’s clean, and the crowd profile at Croyde is "often" busy, so expect company. Tuesday the 22nd offers a similar deal: gentle offshore from the east, 3ft from the west-southwest, period 10 seconds, and energy of 180. That’s the best of the late run, and it’s clean. Just keep an eye on the dates – that’s over two weeks away, so it’s promising, but a long way off.
The real standouts? The 15th of September afternoon is the one. The 21st and 22nd are the other solid bets, but they’re further out. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
588 | 387 | 258 | 157 | 65 | 32 | 282 | 627 | 405 | 238 | 137 | 242 | 346 | 292 | 240 | 203 | 132 | 108 | 125 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:57PM7.35m | 5:27AM7.47m | 5:50PM8.05m | 6:15AM8.07m | 6:34PM8.61m | 6:56AM8.52m | 7:14PM8.95m | 7:34AM8.76m | 7:51PM9.05m | 8:10AM8.78m | 8:27PM8.89m | 8:44AM8.59m | 9:01PM8.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM1.39m | 11:40AM1.24m | 00:08AM0.77m | 12:24PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.32m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.04m | 2:12PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.35m | 3:02AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 15 | W 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | W 12 |
— | — | 258 | 157 | 65 | 19 | 9 | 627 | 405 | 238 | 137 | 5 | 5 | 256 | 240 | 203 | 132 | 108 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | NNW 6 | W 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
588 | 387 | 34 | 30 | — | 32 | 282 | — | — | — | — | 242 | 346 | 292 | — | — | — | — | 125 | 87 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 107 | 71 | 48 | 3 | 336 | 274 | 72 | 7 | 68 | 1 | 85 | 271 | 311 | 47 | 71 | 3 | 54 | 134 | 48 |
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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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