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Croyde surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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 the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next ten days or so are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a solid gap from now until the morning of the 6th of September where there’s just nothing worthwhile to recommend. The wind is a mess, and the swell is either too small or blown to bits. There’s a moment on the 28th of August where the morning shows a little bit of clean surf with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny at 3ft from the SW, and the energy is weak (97). It’s really just a knee-high dribbler for the loggers.
Now, hold onto your board, because things finally change on the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. That’s the standout. Croyde wakes up with a solid 10ft groundswell from the W, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is massive (1259), and even though it’s a cross-onshore wind, the report says the wind and tide are favorable. This is powerful stuff. For a beach break, a 10ft swell with that kind of energy is hefty, so this is one for the experienced crew only. Beginners, you’ll want to sit this one out. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a spring suit.
Looking further out, the 8th of September (Tuesday) brings a similar vibe, with an 8ft swell from the W and a longer period of 11 seconds, pumping out energy of 1606. That’s a proper groundswell. The catch is a fresh cross-onshore wind, which is going to rough it up a bit. It’ll be lumpy and messy, but there’s plenty of water moving. Again, expert territory.
The 9th of September morning sees the swell drop to 5ft, but the wind lightens to a 6 mph cross-onshore. The period is a nice 11 seconds, so there’s some shape there, but the report says it’s marginal. A bit of a tease to end the run.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of the 6th of September. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s the best chance for a real session in this whole window. Keep an eye on the wind, because if it swings more offshore, it could be epic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 34 | 299 | 91 | 163 | 365 | 941 | 745 | 493 | 366 | 249 | 398 | 346 | 463 | 435 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:39PM6.80m | 5:59AM6.91m | 6:17PM7.40m | 6:35AM7.45m | 6:51PM7.94m | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | 7:41AM8.27m | 7:57PM8.65m | 8:14AM8.48m | 8:30PM8.75m | 8:48AM8.52m | 9:05PM8.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | 12:08PM1.70m | 00:30AM1.39m | 12:42PM1.20m | 1:03AM0.93m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:04AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:34AM0.29m | 2:47PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | W 7 | — | WSW 8 | — | WSW 9 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 299 | 91 | — | 303 | — | 745 | — | 366 | 147 | — | 346 | — | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 9 | W 12 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 3 | SE 2 | — | S 7 | ESE 3 | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 34 | — | — | 163 | 365 | 941 | 603 | 493 | — | 249 | 398 | 37 | 463 | 435 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 36 | 0 | 108 | 86 | 140 | 274 | 217 | 3 | 0 | 84 | 404 | 188 | 72 | 85 | 422 | 481 | 604 | 318 | 274 | 85 |
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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).
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