Croyde surf break

Croyde surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 BST
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Croyde surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Croyde sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.3
W
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.6
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
229
200
224
175
106
79
59
44
54
50
35
39
66
121
187
180
121
86
83
51
Wind (km/h)
30
E
25
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
5
NNE
10
NW
10
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
W
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
on
High Tide
12:31PM6.43m
1:08AM6.55m
1:57PM6.18m
2:35AM6.51m
3:19PM6.36m
3:48AM6.81m
4:23PM6.77m
4:45AM7.21m
5:11PM7.22m
5:29AM7.58m
5:51PM7.61m
6:08AM7.86m
6:27PM7.90m
Low Tide
6:44PM2.49m
7:44AM2.41m
8:20PM2.59m
9:11AM2.28m
9:39PM2.33m
10:16AM1.93m
10:37PM1.93m
11:05AM1.55m
11:21PM1.53m
11:44AM1.23m
11:59PM1.20m
12:17PM0.99m
00:32AM0.96m
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clear
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light rain
light rain
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rain showers
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6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
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8:25
8:28
8:30
8:30
8:32
8:34
8:36
2
3
4
1
3
Temp °C
12
15
13
15
15
14
16
16
14
14
15
14
10
14
12
10
13
11
14
14
12
6
10
9
13
13
12
13
13
10
11
12
11
4
10
7
4
6
4
13
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
14
0.6
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
278
229
200
224
175
106
79
59
44
54
50
35
33
66
121
187
180
121
86
83
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
15
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
19
3
3
10
39
21
27
6
5
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
6
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
Energy kJ
20
10
2
11
3
4
4
11
11
9
11
8
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
112
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
61
0
38
0
45
270
45
46
0
0
86
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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