Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:
The surf forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 57 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 98 | 114 | 144 | 125 | 103 | 62 | 21 | 17 | 77 | 121 | 65 | 119 | 85 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:24AM5.70m | 3:14PM5.98m | 3:58AM6.07m | 4:26PM6.54m | 4:54AM6.72m | 5:13PM7.25m | 5:35AM7.42m | 5:51PM7.97m | 6:10AM8.11m | 6:26PM8.62m | 6:45AM8.71m | 7:00PM9.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM3.51m | 8:51AM3.49m | 9:45PM3.23m | 10:13AM3.04m | 10:46PM2.65m | 11:04AM2.41m | 11:29PM1.98m | 11:42AM1.76m | 00:04AM1.34m | 12:16PM1.15m | 00:35AM0.78m | 12:48PM0.64m | 1:06AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 106 | 57 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 98 | 114 | 87 | 125 | 103 | 62 | 11 | 17 | 77 | 121 | 56 | 119 | 85 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 8 | NW 4 | — | W 11 | — | W 12 | W 16 | W 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 83 | 144 | 33 | 4 | — | 21 | — | 28 | 46 | 65 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 28 | 72 | 167 | 66 | 36 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 104 | 27 | 29 | 101 | 147 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 282 | 104 |
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Information about the Lynmouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lynmouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lynmouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lynmouth 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 (Lynmouth) 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 Lynmouth 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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