Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.5° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, it’s Rusty. Gotta be real with you – this North Devon stretch is looking proper flat and messy for the next couple of weeks. Don’t get your hopes up for any hero sessions. We’re staring down a long, disappointing run with barely a ripple worth paddling for.

Let’s break it down. Over the next ten days or so, it’s grim. We start off Saturday the 1st with tiny, weak swell – maybe 1ft – coming from the west-southwest, but with a cross-onshore breeze chopping it all up. The water’s still warm for the time of year, about 65°F, which is 4°F warmer than usual, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re staring at the flatness. The energy is weak, sitting around 50, and honestly, it’s just not worth the hassle.

Sunday the 2nd is clean in the morning with a light offshore, but the swell’s even smaller – 1ft with a short period of 8 seconds. It’s glassy, sure, but there’s nothing to ride. Monday the 3rd has a tiny pulse of 3ft, and with the ESE breeze going glassy in the morning, it’s about as good as it gets for a while. But that’s not saying much. The swell period is short – just 8 seconds – so it’s weak, crumbly junk. The wave energy is only 102, which is weak, and the conditions are just “surfable.” If you’re desperate, you might get a few closeouts, but that’s the best I can say.

From Tuesday the 4th through Saturday the 8th, it’s a write-off. The swell stays small, the wind is cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s choppy. There’s a bit more energy mid-week – around 164 to 211 on Wednesday the 5th – but the swell is short-period, 6-7 seconds, and the wind is junk. The waves are lumpy and unrideable. Not worth the drive, mate.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th? Still poor. Tuesday the 11th has a tiny bit of glass in the morning with a light cross-offshore wind, but there’s only 0.7ft of swell. You could almost stand on the sandbar and call it a day. Wednesday the 12th sees a slight bump – 2ft in the morning, clean with light offshore winds – but again, it’s weak and short-period. Not a proper surf.

Now, here’s the one bright spot in the whole sorry outlook: Thursday the 13th. The morning brings a pulse of 4ft from the west, with a longer 9-second period and light onshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 249 – moderate – and while it’s not massive, it’s the most interesting waves we’ll see all fortnight. Croyde is a very consistent, exposed beach, and it handles this kind of swell well. But even then, the wind is onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. It’s a “marginal” call, but if you’re itching, that’s your window. Just keep your expectations in check.

After that, it fades fast. Friday the 14th brings fresh to near-gale winds – 22 mph to 31 mph – with rain and onshore junk. The swell is small, 2ft, but the wind will make it a washing machine. Honestly, that looks more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. The final weekend, the 15th and 16th, is flat and windy again. Nothing doing.

So, there you have it. A bleak fortnight ahead. But don’t lose hope entirely – Croyde is a very consistent break, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on things. But right now, my honest advice is to wax up the longboard for a splash session if you must, or take a break and come back when the Atlantic wakes up.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

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High Tide
8:58PM8.32m
9:15AM8.02m
9:32PM8.27m
9:51AM7.93m
10:09PM8.09m
10:29AM7.71m
10:49PM7.78m
11:12AM7.40m
11:35PM7.36m
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.79m
3:04AM0.76m
3:14PM0.80m
3:36AM0.81m
3:48PM0.92m
4:11AM0.98m
4:25PM1.15m
4:50AM1.26m
5:09PM1.48m
5:37AM1.64m
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
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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.

Croyde is 9 km (6 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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