Lynmouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the 16-day window for Lynmouth is a tough one. The finder hasn't flagged a single session that's worth paddling out for. Every single time slot is scored as poor surf conditions. There's a real lack of quality on offer. The guidance file tells me Lynmouth is an inconsistent spot, so this kind of blank run, while frustrating, is more normal for the area. It doesn't tend to stay poor for long, but for now, the forecasts are what they are.

The first real chance of anything worth a look doesn't come around until Monday, the 7th of September. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the west, with a period of 14 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which usually means better-shaped waves and more energy. The combined energy is moderate (725). The issue is the wind. Monday morning is a cross-shore, and the afternoon is a cross-off, but it's a fresh breeze at 18 mph. The comment says "clean" for the afternoon, but with that much wind, it's not going to be pristine. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a good paddle session, given the wind and beach/river setup.

Tuesday the 8th is similar. We're holding onto that 5 ft west swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it's less powerful. The wind is a cross-shore again, and the energy is still moderate (341). It's just not clean enough for a standout.

The only glimmer of hope I see is on Thursday the 10th of September. The swell drops right off to 2 ft, but the wind goes light cross-off from the southwest at 3 mph. The combined energy is weak (31), but the conditions are clean. It's tiny, gutless, and inconsistent, but it's the cleanest it'll be.

The best conditions on paper, however, are on Sunday the 20th of September. The morning is glassy, with a light 1 ft west swell and a period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak (27), but with glassy conditions, you might get a few ankle-biters. It's a long way out, so take that with a pinch of salt.

Given the persistent swell directions and the fact that the optimum swell direction for Lynmouth is from the WNW, the 5 ft west swell on Monday the 7th isn't a perfect match. The long period and moderate energy are the only real positives, but the fresh wind ruin it. For a spot that's already inconsistent, there's nothing here that's a true standout.

So, to sum it up: the next 16 days are a write-off for quality waves. If you're desperate, the glassy 1 ft on the 20th is the cleanest, but it's barely surfable. The bigger swell on the 7th is more likely to be a kite session. I'd keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I wouldn't bother waxing up.

Rusty.

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