Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.2° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, W swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 16th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 16th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s be honest with you. I’ve looked at the charts and the outlook for the next sixteen days is grim. There’s not a single proper surfable day in the whole run for Croyde. We’re looking at a real flat spell, the kind that tests your patience.

We start this Saturday the 15th with nothing but dribble. A weak 2ft of swell from the west with a short 8 second period, and the energy reading is a paltry 59. North wind is chopping it up, making the water look like a washing machine. It’s poor, zero score stuff.

The whole of next week, from the 16th through to the 21st, follows the same story. We get pulses of swell, but they’re all small and disorganised. Tuesday the 18th might have a touch more push, hitting 5ft on the morning, and the energy jumps to a moderate 173, but it’s all onshore west wind making a mess of it. It’s not even worth getting the wetsuit on for.

We then hit a proper lull from the 22nd to the 25th. The swell drops right away, with days of 1ft or less. The wind goes offshore and the morning of the 22nd is clean, but with that little energy, you’re just floating around. The gap here feels like an eternity. We’re talking days of nothing.

The 26th and 27th aren’t any better. Still tiny. Croyde is a very consistent break, but this run is showing how even the reliable ones can go quiet. A blank run like this is unusual for the area, but it does happen.

Finally, on Friday the 28th, we get a slight glimmer. It’s still only 2ft and 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. The forecast finally says the words "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" and gives it a 1 out of 10. It’s the only day that isn’t a complete zero. For a surfer who is desperate, there might be a knee-high ripple to be had, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The water temperature is a notable 66°F at the start, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

And then we’re back to flatness for the 29th and 30th. It’s a long, bleak outlook. The only thing keeping me sane is that Croyde is usually so consistent, so this poor spell can’t last forever. Forecasts change, and we might get a surprise in the second week, but as things stand, you’re better off fixing your dings and checking the forecast again in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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157
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High Tide
8:55PM8.99m
9:15AM8.53m
9:33PM8.63m
9:52AM8.14m
10:11PM8.10m
10:29AM7.63m
10:48PM7.45m
11:07AM7.05m
11:28PM6.77m
11:50AM6.44m
00:16AM6.13m
12:46PM5.91m
1:25AM5.65m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.15m
3:05AM0.19m
3:18PM0.38m
3:40AM0.55m
3:54PM0.78m
4:15AM1.05m
4:30PM1.30m
4:51AM1.63m
5:09PM1.89m
5:32AM2.23m
5:56PM2.48m
6:24AM2.78m
7:02PM2.97m
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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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