Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.9° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, NNW swell with 83 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Croyde.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – the next week and a bit is looking pretty grim. We’re talking a solid 9 days of poor surf conditions from the 17th right through to the 25th of July. The swell is just tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore or choppy. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off waxing your board and just waiting.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Sunday, 26th July. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the west with a 6-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the east. The energy is weak, only 49 (units), but it’s clean and surfable. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a start.

Things get a bit more interesting on Monday, 27th July. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the west, with the energy jumping to 184 (units). But the wind swings to a cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. It’s a frustrating one – the size is there, but the wind is just ruining it.

Now, the real standout – and I mean *the* standout – is Wednesday, 29th July. The afternoon sees a solid 12 ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is massive, hitting 1809 (units). This is a big, powerful groundswell. But here’s the catch – the guidance tells me the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory here. If you’re a seasoned local who knows the rip, it could be a proper session, but for anyone else, it’s a day to watch from the cliff.

Thursday, 30th July, is similar. The morning holds an 12 ft west swell (9 seconds, 2281 energy) with a clean cross-off wind from the east-northeast. Again, the model says it’s too big for the break. Same story in the afternoon with a 10 ft swell. This is heavy, powerful stuff – only for the guys with serious experience.

By Friday, 31st July, the swell starts to back off a bit. The morning brings a 7 ft swell from the west-northwest with a 7-second period and a clean offshore east-northeast wind. The energy is still strong at 420. This is a proper surfable day, with good conditions, but it's still a solid size. The afternoon drops to 6 ft, still clean, and a good option for the intermediate crew.

The 1st of August sees the run end, with the swell dropping back to 3 ft and the wind turning onshore again. So, to sum it up – the first week is a write-off. The last few days of July and into August are where it’s at. The best on offer is the 31st of July morning for a good, clean, solid session. The 29th and 30th are for the big-wave chargers only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
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8
0.6
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.1
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7
0.1
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19
0.6
NNW
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0.2
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9
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18
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10
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10
0.6
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4
0.9
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1.1
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0.9
NNW
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0.2
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9
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8
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Energy kJ
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7
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17
15
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7
11
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12
18
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30
52
37
8
6
5
Wind (km/h)
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NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
NE
20
NNW
30
ENE
25
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20
NNW
15
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15
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15
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NNE
20
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20
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25
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15
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20
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High Tide
9:20PM8.84m
9:44AM8.28m
10:04PM8.50m
10:27AM7.90m
10:47PM8.01m
11:10AM7.42m
11:31PM7.41m
11:56AM6.91m
00:19AM6.81m
12:46PM6.44m
1:14AM6.30m
1:48PM6.08m
2:22AM5.96m
Low Tide
3:05PM0.38m
3:34AM0.37m
3:48PM0.62m
4:17AM0.72m
4:31PM1.00m
4:59AM1.18m
5:15PM1.48m
5:43AM1.69m
6:02PM1.98m
6:32AM2.19m
6:56PM2.43m
7:29AM2.59m
8:02PM2.75m
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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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