Surf Forecasts:
Croyde surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NNW swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Croyde over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Croyde in imperial, ‘cause that’s what some of you old salts still use. This 16-day window is a bust, plain and simple. Every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions with a zero rating. Not a single decent wave to be had. For a break that’s usually very consistent, that stings. But forecasts can swing, so don’t lose hope entirely.
Water temp is 65°, which is a good 4° warmer than average – that’s a proper anomaly, so you’ll feel it when you jump in.
Starting Sunday the 19th, we got 0.3ft dribble with light offshore wind, but it’s flat. Monday the 20th through Friday the 24th stay tiny – under 3ft – with cross-onshore or onshore wind, short periods mostly under 10 seconds. Combined swell energy is below 40, real weak.
The only blip of size is Sunday the 26th. Morning sees 4ft from the west, 6-second period, energy 143 (moderate). Afternoon is 4ft, same direction, energy 109. But mate, it’s onshore wind both times – WNW and W at 9–12 mph – so it’ll be blown-out junk. 4ft is doable for intermediates but with that wind it’s a mess.
From Monday the 27th right through to Monday the 3rd of August, it’s back to tiny – 0.7ft to 3ft – and still mostly cross-onshore or onshore. Energy stays weak.
So yeah, no surf worth paddling for. Croyde is a consistent spot, so this dry spell is a bit of a shock, but it happens. Check back in a few days – conditions can turn quick. Until then, keep your board in the bag.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 19 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 12 |
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 kJ | 7 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | 12:46PM6.44m | 1:14AM6.30m | 1:48PM6.08m | 2:22AM5.96m | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | 4:13PM6.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | 6:32AM2.19m | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.59m | 8:02PM2.75m | 8:37AM2.82m | 9:16PM2.83m | 9:50AM2.79m | 10:27PM2.66m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | — | W 14 | NW 6 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | W 19 | — | SW 18 | W 18 | NW 6 | W 16 | W 7 | — | — | W 15 | SW 15 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | N 4 | NE 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | 19 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 391 | 154 | 154 | 389 | 104 | 140 | 245 | 245 | 509 | 36 | 36 | 154 | 86 | 430 | 883 | 443 | 1003 | 386 | 849 |
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