Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start to be honest, but we’ve got a few interesting days lurking further out. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
First up, Saturday morning 22 August at Croyde. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is weak (63). But the magic here is the wind: a gentle 9 mph offshore from the ENE. That’ll have the place looking clean as a whistle, with some fun, gentle lines. It’s not going to be big, but for a cruisy session on a log or a mid-length, this is the best of the opening day. Just a heads up, Croyde can get busy, especially in the summer, so expect the car park to be filling up.
The rest of the weekend and into the middle of next week is pretty flat and unremarkable. We’ve got a run of days from Sunday 23 August through to Wednesday 26 August where the swell is barely registering, with heights between 0.3ft and 1ft. The wind is often offshore or clean, but there’s simply no water moving. It’s a solid gap of nothing worth paddling out for.
Things start to look a bit more interesting on Thursday 27 August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (463), but the wind is a gentle cross-shore from the S, which will hold it together reasonably well. It’s a bit raw and short-period, but there will be some punchy, dumpy wedges for the experienced crew. Not a beginner’s wave at this size. The afternoon on that day turns onshore and messy.
Then we hit a proper standout. Wednesday 2 September – mark it in the calendar. The swell builds to 7ft from the WSW, with an improving period of 10 seconds. The energy is strong (889). By the afternoon, it’s pushing 8ft with a period of 10 seconds and very strong energy (1118). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW. It’s going to be a big, powerful day. This is too big for beginners; it’s expert territory, especially as the day goes on.
The real blower comes on Thursday 3 September. The morning session is packing a solid 10ft swell from the WSW with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is immense (3717). This is a serious groundswell. It is going to be a massive, powerful, and intimidating day. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the S, which will keep the walls from just closing out, but make no mistake, this is for very experienced surfers only. The sheer size will make paddling out a mission. For the average punter, it’s a day to watch from the cliffs.
After that, the swell drops back down. Friday 4 September offers a much more manageable 6ft from the WSW, but the winds are light and cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean as you’d hope. The following weekend fades back into small, disorganised swell.
If you’ve got the skills, the window from Wednesday 2 September morning through to Thursday 3 September morning is the heavy stuff to aim for, but it’s a long-range call and conditions could shift. For a safe, fun bet, that Saturday morning 22 August is your winner, even if it’s small.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
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31 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 262 | 296 | 240 | 262 | 447 | 449 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:09PM5.60m | 3:01AM5.52m | 3:45PM5.74m | 4:23AM5.83m | 4:52PM6.21m | 5:18AM6.35m | 5:39PM6.80m | 5:59AM6.91m | 6:17PM7.40m | 6:35AM7.45m | 6:51PM7.94m | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM3.17m | 9:21AM3.15m | 10:08PM2.95m | 10:37AM2.77m | 11:10PM2.47m | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | 12:08PM1.70m | 00:30AM1.39m | 12:42PM1.20m | 1:03AM0.93m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
31 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | — | 240 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | — | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 |
2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 262 | 296 | — | 262 | 447 | 449 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 108 | 36 | 81 | 36 | 36 | 403 | 404 | 263 | 263 | 94 | 87 | 87 | 94 | 0 | 46 | 263 | 188 | 0 | 48 | 47 |
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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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