
Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
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 next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – the outlook for Croyde right now is a proper struggle. There’s a long, dry spell ahead with hardly any swell to speak of. We’ve got a stretch from now all the way through the first week of August where the waves are tiny, weak, and barely worth a look. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t pop up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary.
The story starts with a big old gap. From today, Thursday the 30th of July, right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, the surf is flat out poor. We’re looking at wave heights hovering around 1 ft to 3 ft, with short, weak periods and a combined energy that’s barely a whisper – readings of 24 to 59 (weak energy). The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. Sunday morning the 2nd of August gives us a brief moment of clean conditions with a gentle offshore breeze from the east, but the swell is still only 1 ft with a short period of 8 seconds. It’s a tease, but there’s no power behind it.
Now, Monday the 3rd of August is the first day that’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. The morning session is your best bet. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the west-southwest, with a period of 9 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the east-northeast. The combined energy climbs to 88 (weak energy), so it’s still not packing a punch. It’s small, clean, and rideable for a longboard or a funboard, but don’t expect any barrels. The afternoon goes to crap with a cross-shore wind, so make sure you’re out early.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Tuesday the 4th of August, the swell drops right off again. Wave heights fall to 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with energy readings dropping into the teens and single digits. The wind is often offshore or glassy, which is a real shame because the ocean is flat. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The best window, if you can call it that, is Monday morning the 3rd of August. Croyde is exposed to the west-southwest swell, and with that easterly offshore wind, the waves will be clean. It’s a small wave session, perfect for a learner or someone wanting to get wet without a fight. The swell direction (WSW) matches the guidance optimum, which is a small win. Crowds are likely here, especially on a Monday morning in summer, so expect some company.
A couple of other mornings stand out for sheer glass, but the swell is just too small. Thursday the 6th of August and Wednesday the 12th of August have glassy conditions with no wind, but the swell is 0.7 ft to 1 ft. It’s a flat calm, not a surf day.
Verdict: The first week is a write-off, with a brief, weak surf window on Monday the 3rd of August. The second week is even smaller. If you’re desperate, get a longboard and go for a paddle on Monday morning, but don’t expect much. This is a classic summer flat spell for Croyde.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 65 | 88 | 78 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
25 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 65 | 88 | 78 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | W 4 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | N 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
7 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 32 | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
— | 17 | — | 27 | 29 | 19 | — | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 348 | 310 | 141 | 158 | 158 | 422 | 158 | 140 | 154 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 45 | 222 | 274 | 404 | 420 | 318 | 174 |
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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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