Croyde Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.13° N 4.24° W

Croyde Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Croyde sea temperature is
18.6°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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, W swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Croyde this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Croyde in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Croyde.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. For the next ten days or so, it’s a real battle. We’ve got swell, sure, but the wind is just smashing it up. It’s a frustrating run of cross-on and onshore breezes that are keeping things choppy and messy. The water is a balmy 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real surprise, but it won’t make the waves any better.

We kick off on Sunday the 6th of September with some afternoon waves, but it’s a weak 3 ft swell from the WSW with a short 6-second period, and a cross-on wind is just making it poor. Not worth a paddle. Monday the 7th sees a bigger pulse – 5 ft to 6 ft, with better period up to 13 seconds, but again the wind is on it. It’s a real shame because there’s decent energy there (932 to 1109 on the combined energy scale), but it’s just not clean. That pattern holds through the week: lots of swell, but the wind is ruining it. Tuesday the 8th has 6 ft to 7 ft, Wednesday the 9th has clean-looking skies but still a cross-on breeze.

The wind doesn’t let up. Thursday the 10th, Friday the 11th, Saturday the 12th – all the same story. We get a bit of a drop on Sunday the 13th with smaller 3 ft waves, but the wind is still cross-shore or cross-on. It’s just not coming together. The combined energy drops to a weak 95 to 116, so there’s no punch.

Now, here’s the kicker. We’ve got a couple of days that look interesting, but they’re for the very brave. On Wednesday the 16th of September, the swell is predicted to be too big for Croyde – we’re talking 10 ft to 12 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 1009 to 1556. The wind is forecast to be light, but that size is strictly for experts only. If you’re an experienced charger and the conditions line up, it could be a rare, heavy session, but it’s a long way out and the forecast is uncertain. Thursday the 18th of September sees another massive pulse, 10 ft to 12 ft again, but with a cross-shore wind, it’s likely a mess.

Beyond that, it fades into small, weak leftovers. The 20th and 21st of September are barely breaking with 2 ft to 3 ft of swell. A real flat end to the run.

The best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout clean session. The only real potential is that Wednesday the 16th, but it’s a big, heavy swell for experts only. If you’re average Joe, you’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions. For the experienced guys, keep an eye on that Wednesday the 16th – it’s the only thing that might be worth a look, but it’s a big call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
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0.9
WSW
6
1
WSW
8
1.5
W
11
1.8
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
7
1.8
W
9
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9
2.2
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7
1.6
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8
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0.9
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2.1
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7
1.8
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9
1.6
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WSW
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5
1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
128
498
1109
567
487
609
529
323
94
101
135
462
552
413
225
109
55
262
166
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
NW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
20
NW
20
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15
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25
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20
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SW
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High Tide
3:09AM6.30m
3:49PM6.67m
4:29AM6.81m
4:57PM7.35m
5:27AM7.47m
5:50PM8.05m
6:15AM8.07m
6:34PM8.61m
6:56AM8.52m
7:14PM8.95m
7:34AM8.76m
7:51PM9.05m
Low Tide
8:46PM2.50m
9:31AM2.45m
10:17PM2.04m
10:46AM1.88m
11:20PM1.39m
11:40AM1.24m
00:08AM0.77m
12:24PM0.68m
00:49AM0.32m
1:03PM0.29m
1:25AM0.07m
1:39PM0.10m
1:59AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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