Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
17.2° C
2.1° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Croyde are looking pretty bleak. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, so don’t go cancelling your plans just yet, but definitely don’t be rushing to wax up your board either.

The pattern starts off with a very small window of hope on Friday morning, the 10th of July. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell rolling in from the West, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the East, keeping things clean. The combined wave energy is weak, only 78, so it’s surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll find a few crumbly little waves, but it’s nothing to write home about. That afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore, and it’s game over.

From Saturday the 11th right through to Friday the 24th of July, it’s a long, flat stretch. The swell drops to a pathetic 1 ft or 0.3 ft most days, with combined energy figures barely reaching double digits. Even when the wind is offshore, like on Saturday morning the 11th with a fresh 19 mph Easterly, the swell is just too small to do anything with. The only thing that’s consistent is the lack of waves. Honestly, if you’re looking to get wet, you’d be better off swimming.

The only glimmer of hope, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes at the very end of the forecast on Saturday the 25th of July. We see a slight bump in the swell, with 3 ft from the West, period of 6 seconds. The combined energy creeps up to 99, still weak. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the southwest, making it choppy. It’s still rated as poor surf conditions. The setup is so marginal for a proper paddle, that if you’re a kite surfer, this might look more interesting than for a traditional surfer.

So, the honest truth? There are no standouts here. Not a single good option in the 16-day window. The breaks are very consistent in their inconsistency of having no surf. It’s a tough run, but forecasts can change. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Wed morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:54PM6.80m
3:29AM6.97m
4:06PM7.09m
4:39AM7.29m
5:11PM7.55m
5:41AM7.72m
6:09PM8.08m
6:37AM8.14m
7:01PM8.54m
7:27AM8.44m
7:50PM8.85m
8:15AM8.58m
8:36PM8.96m
Low Tide
8:29AM1.96m
9:03PM1.97m
9:41AM1.81m
10:16PM1.67m
10:49AM1.49m
11:22PM1.24m
11:50AM1.09m
00:21AM0.79m
12:45PM0.71m
1:14AM0.42m
1:34PM0.43m
2:04AM0.20m
2:21PM0.31m
2:50AM0.19m
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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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