Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.6° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with 1,389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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 the next couple of weeks are serving up for Croyde. Straight up, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some serious energy coming through, but the wind is going to be a real pest for a lot of it. We're in for a solid run of swell, but the quality is going to be a struggle until we get a proper weather window.

The water is sitting at about 66°, which is more than 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a proper anomaly, so you can leave the thick winter wetsuit at home for now.

We kick off with Tuesday afternoon, 3 feet of WSW swell at 9 seconds, but it's coming in with a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is 174, so there's some push there, but it's going to be choppy and messy. That poor surf rating is spot on.

Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th is where the swell really builds. We get up to 7 feet on Wednesday afternoon with the combined energy hitting a strong 462, but again, cross-onshore winds are ruining the party. Thursday is more of the same with 5 feet and lumpy conditions. Friday morning has the swell at 6 feet with the energy at 353 and the wind is coming straight onshore from the WNW. This is a full-on battle.

Saturday the 5th sees the swell dropping right back. We're looking at 2 feet to 3 feet with light winds, but it's a cross-on breeze, so barely surfable.

Now, here's where we get a little glimmer. Sunday the 6th. The swell is tiny, only 2 feet, but the wind goes cross-off from the SSE. It's clean, and the energy is a weak 71. It's surfable, but it's ordinary. You'd need a log and low expectations.

Monday the 7th is a proper standout, but you have to be careful. The swell jumps to 6 feet from the W with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 1100 – that's strong wave energy. The wind is light to moderate, but it's onshore, creating fairly choppy conditions. The score is only a 2 out of 10 because of the wind and questionable tide. That long period from the west will mean the waves have real power, but it might be a bit fat and closed out on the beach. This is a session for experienced surfers only, as at 6 feet and that energy, it's not one for beginners.

Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 11th is more of the same – building swell but poor to marginal conditions thanks to strong cross-shore and onshore winds. The energy stays high, but the quality is just not there.

Then we get to the second standout. Friday the 11th. The swell is a modest 4 feet from the WSW at 8 seconds, with an energy of 269. But look at the wind: it's an offshore breeze from the ESE and it's clean. The score is a 2, and it's the best we have on paper. This is the window. The wind will groom the faces nicely. It won't be huge, but it will be clean and fun.

Saturday the 12th through to Sunday the 14th sees strong offshore winds again, but the swell energy is weak (down to 29 on Saturday). The waves are tiny and clean, but there's just not enough push. By Monday the 14th, the swell picks up to 5 feet with a 344 energy and fresh offshore winds, but the score is only a 1 due to marginal tide. It's a tease.

The final few days, the 15th and 16th, have some size (6 feet on the 15th with a 604 energy) but the wind swings cross-on or onshore again, ruining the quality.

So, here's the bottom line. The best bet in this whole period is Friday the 11th. It won't be the biggest swell of the fortnight, but that offshore wind in the afternoon with clean conditions will produce the most rideable waves. The Monday the 7th has the biggest power, but that onshore wind and very long period will make it a handful. For the rest, you're fighting the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:42PM8.39m
10:02AM8.06m
10:22PM7.93m
10:44AM7.58m
11:10PM7.34m
11:36AM7.01m
00:10AM6.71m
12:46PM6.49m
1:32AM6.26m
2:18PM6.31m
3:09AM6.30m
3:49PM6.67m
Low Tide
3:41AM0.68m
3:58PM0.86m
4:20AM1.12m
4:41PM1.36m
5:08AM1.70m
5:37PM1.94m
6:12AM2.28m
6:58PM2.44m
7:47AM2.64m
8:46PM2.50m
9:31AM2.45m
10:17PM2.04m
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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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