Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 982 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first bit of surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t show up until the 12th of September. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From now until then, the wind is howling from the wrong directions, or it’s simply too messy, and the score is a flat zero. There’s a long gap of about 12 days with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath.
The only glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning, the 12th of September, at Lynmouth. This is a tricky advanced point/river setup that’s inconsistent, so it’s a rare one to see pop up. The swell is a manageable 5 ft, coming from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 399. The wind is light and offshore from the ESE, which is a big positive – it’ll be clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. It’s technically surfable, but the conditions are described as ordinary. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the only thing on the board. For a spot that rarely breaks, it’s a notable chance if you’re an advanced surfer, but expect it to be crowded.
The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy chop, and swells that are either too small or blasted by cross-shore winds. The 13th and 14th see some chest-high swell, but with a cross-shore breeze and messy conditions, it’s not worth paddling out for. Even the bigger swells like the 8 ft on the 4th of September are accompanied by near-gale force winds, making it more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, near gales from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 221 | 297 | 524 | 463 | 220 | 101 | 74 | 46 | 115 | 367 | 333 | 291 | 339 | 515 | 982 | 639 | 186 | 86 | 217 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:21AM9.08m | 8:38PM9.36m | 8:56AM9.12m | 9:13PM9.27m | 9:31AM8.97m | 9:50PM8.97m | 10:10AM8.62m | 10:30PM8.48m | 10:53AM8.10m | 11:18PM7.84m | 11:45AM7.48m | 00:18AM7.16m | 12:54PM6.92m | 1:40AM6.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.37m | 2:39AM0.30m | 2:51PM0.36m | 3:10AM0.41m | 3:25PM0.54m | 3:45AM0.70m | 4:02PM0.89m | 4:24AM1.17m | 4:45PM1.41m | 5:11AM1.77m | 5:40PM2.03m | 6:15AM2.40m | 7:00PM2.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 158 | 39 | 297 | — | — | 220 | 101 | — | 46 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 186 | 19 | — | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 221 | — | 524 | 463 | — | — | 74 | — | 115 | 367 | 333 | 291 | 339 | 515 | 982 | 639 | — | 86 | 217 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 330 | 468 | 82 | 78 | 79 | 39 | 39 | 239 | 282 | 381 | 270 | 325 | 108 | 108 | 857 | 605 | 327 | 326 | 79 | 84 | 30 |
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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).
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