Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at Croyde. I’ll be honest with you, mate – this isn’t one of those times where I’m buzzing to get the wetsuit on. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a real flat spell coming in, and when we do finally see some push, the wind is going to be a nightmare.
The first few days, from Sunday the 12th through to the end of that first week, it’s basically a lake. The swell is tiny, around 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with a combined energy reading that’s barely a whisper (16). The water is a balmy 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive. The wind is offshore from the east, which is perfect for shape, but there’s just nothing to shape. It’s frustrating.
We then roll into a flat patch that lasts for days. The swell stays tiny, the energy reads are low, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s not until Thursday the 23rd that we finally see some proper size. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the NNW, with a combined energy of 390 (moderate) – but it’s a short period windswell (6 seconds). The wind is a strong cross-onshore from the SW, making it a messy, lumpy 30 mph wind. The set-up here is a beach, and with that wind, it’s going to be a complete washing machine. Honestly, for a beach break with that much onshore wind, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The same story continues into the weekend. Saturday the 26th has the biggest swell of the whole run – 8 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 696 (strong). But again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it bumpy and hard to manage. For a standard surfer, that’s a messy, blown-out day. The conditions are just poor across the board.
So, there’s no real standout. If you’re desperate and an expert, maybe look at the very end of the window, but it’s a long shot. The scores are all low, and the consistency just isn’t there. It’s a quiet period for Croyde. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be keeping the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 21 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:11PM7.55m | 5:41AM7.72m | 6:09PM8.08m | 6:37AM8.14m | 7:01PM8.54m | 7:27AM8.44m | 7:50PM8.85m | 8:15AM8.58m | 8:36PM8.96m | 9:00AM8.52m | 9:20PM8.84m | 9:44AM8.28m | 10:04PM8.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM1.49m | 11:22PM1.24m | 11:50AM1.09m | 00:21AM0.79m | 12:45PM0.71m | 1:14AM0.42m | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 21 | N 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 14 | ENE 3 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 15 | 17 | 59 | 75 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 227 | 342 | 92 | 92 | 86 | 36 | 0 | 86 | 139 | 36 | 140 | 81 | 101 | 86 | 309 | 125 | 158 | 430 | 1168 | 404 |
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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).
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