Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
17.9° C
2.4° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, NNW swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (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 1PM. 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty here. Honestly, it's a real tough run on the books for the next couple of weeks. Croyde is the only spot on the radar, and it's looking like a long stretch of flat, weak conditions before we see any real energy.

Right now, through the 14th of July and all the way through to the 25th, we're staring at a proper drought. The swell is tiny, often just a few inches, and the combined energy is barely registering, with numbers like 30 in the morning and dropping to single digits later. There's a glimmer of clean conditions with the wind going offshore from the east at times, like Tuesday morning with 30 km/h offshore, but with a swell of 0.3 ft and a 18-second period, it's not going to produce anything worth paddling for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

We do get a bit of a pulse kicking in from the 26th of July. Sunday morning the swell picks up to 3 ft from the west, with a combined energy of 127 (moderate energy), but it's got a cross-onshore wind from the WNW at 20 km/h, making it choppy. Sunday afternoon pushes to 4 ft from the WSW, but a fresh onshore wind of 30 km/h from the west will blow it out. The swell direction is WSW, which is the optimum for Croyde's exposed setup, but the quality is poor.

Now, the 27th of July is where things get a bit more interesting, but it's not for the faint-hearted. Monday morning has a 6 ft west swell, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 377 (strong energy). The wind is cross-onshore from the WSW at 20 km/h, so it'll be lumpy and messy. This swell is pushing into the 5 ft-8 ft range, so it's getting too big for beginners, and the short period means it'll be a bit of a close-out at the beach. Monday afternoon is similar, with the same 6 ft swell and a bit more wind. The setup is a beach break, so with the strong wind and significant swell, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The 28th of July brings light rain and a fresh 35 km/h cross-onshore wind from the SSW, with a 4 ft west swell. The energy is moderate (186), but the conditions are lumpy. The 29th of July is the standout in the whole forecast, but it's a long way out. Wednesday morning has a 7 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 536 (very strong energy). The wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 30 km/h, which is a fresh breeze. This is a proper swell, but it's over 8 ft, so it's only for experts, and the short period and cross-onshore wind will make it a wild, challenging session. It's a promising but less certain call since it's two weeks out.

So, to be honest, there's no real standout here. The 29th of July has the biggest swell, but the conditions are far from perfect. If you're an expert and you're desperate, you might find something to charge on that last day, but don't get your hopes up. The rest of the month is a write-off. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—it tends not to stay poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.2
W
11
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11
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10
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0.3
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9
0.3
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7
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NNW
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4
0.1
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19
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6
0.1
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9
0.1
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18
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NNW
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Energy kJ
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21
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13
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12
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6
8
Wind (km/h)
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NE
25
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25
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20
N
25
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30
ENE
10
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20
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NNE
25
NNW
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15
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High Tide
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
10:27AM7.90m
10:47PM8.01m
11:10AM7.42m
11:31PM7.41m
Low Tide
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
4:17AM0.72m
4:31PM1.00m
4:59AM1.18m
5:15PM1.48m
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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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