Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.3° 

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


Croyde surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve got the full 16-day picture for you. Let’s be straight up front: this is a quiet, tricky stretch, and the standout moment is short-lived. Croyde (North Devon) is the only show in town, and it’s one of those periods where you have to be patient and pick your moments.

The good news is the water is sitting at 66°F, which is a solid 4°F above the long-term average for this time of year – that’s notably warm, so you won’t need a thick suit. The bad news is that for most of the run, the swell is tiny and the wind is messy.

The very first real chance comes on Wednesday morning, 12th August. The swell is only 2ft from the west, but it’s got a clean 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. That’s a glassy, clean setup. Combined swell energy is low at 99, but it’s the best we’ll see for a while. It’s small, but it’s clean.

From Wednesday afternoon right through to the end of the first week, it’s a tough slog. The swell nudges up to 3ft at times, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy stays moderate at best – around 100 to 225 on the combined energy scale. Conditions are generally poor, often choppy or messy. Thursday 13th through Saturday 15th are a write-off for clean waves.

Sunday 16th is a weird one – glassy in the morning with no wind, but the swell is just 2ft and period is short at 7 seconds. You’ll be bobbing around for nothing.

Then we hit a gap. From Monday 17th through to Friday 21st, the swell is weak and inconsistent. The only half-decent moment is Monday afternoon, 17th August, with a 4ft west swell and clean cross-off wind from the northeast, but the energy is still only moderate (182). It’s surfable, but nothing special.

The standout of the entire forecast comes on Sunday 23rd August. We finally see a proper pulse: 7ft to 8ft from the southwest, with a period of 8 seconds – that’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit fat and poopier than a longer period, but it’s the biggest we’ve got. Combined energy jumps to 566 on Sunday morning and 759 by the afternoon. That’s proper wave energy. BUT – the wind is a problem. It’s onshore or strong cross-onshore, hitting 25 mph from the southwest. That’s going to blow it out and make it messy. For experienced surfers only, and even then, expect a battle.

The next day, Monday 24th August, is even bigger – 12ft from the west-southwest, energy at 2194 – but it’s straight onshore at 31 mph from the west-northwest. That’s a full-on storm. Unless you’re a lunatic on a big board, stay on the beach. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

After that, the swell drops quickly. Tuesday 25th still has 8ft, but it’s onshore again. By Wednesday 26th, we’re back to tiny, weak surf.

So here’s the summary: Wednesday morning 12th August is your best clean, small window. The real size arrives on Sunday 23rd August, but it’s blown out – only for the brave or the kite crew. The rest is a waiting game. If you’re after a real standout, I’d say the Wednesday morning 12th is the most user-friendly, clean session of the whole 16 days. Don’t hold your breath for much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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225
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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NW
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High Tide
6:01PM8.01m
6:28AM8.06m
6:50PM8.59m
7:15AM8.49m
7:35PM8.98m
7:57AM8.72m
8:16PM9.12m
8:37AM8.73m
8:55PM8.99m
9:15AM8.53m
9:33PM8.63m
9:52AM8.14m
10:11PM8.10m
Low Tide
11:48AM1.26m
00:19AM0.83m
12:38PM0.72m
1:06AM0.36m
1:22PM0.33m
1:49AM0.07m
2:03PM0.13m
2:28AM0.02m
2:41PM0.15m
3:05AM0.19m
3:18PM0.38m
3:40AM0.55m
3:54PM0.78m
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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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