Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, W swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for those who think that way.
It’s a grim outlook for Lynmouth over the next 16 days. There’s a big gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worthwhile. The first real chance is Monday the 21st of September. Before that, it’s mostly flat or blown out.
Water temp on Sunday the 6th is 66°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. Unusually warm.
The only break is Lynmouth (point/river). It’s an advanced, inconsistent spot that needs a WNW swell.
Sunday the 6th: Swell around 1 to 2 ft, short period (6-7 seconds), combined energy 28 to 38 (weak). Offshore wind, but the swell is too small to bother with. Zero score.
Monday the 7th: Swell jumps to 4 to 5 ft from the west, period 13-14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy hits 646 to 653 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore and messy. Clean waves? No chance.
Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th: Swell 5 to 5 ft, period 7-9 seconds. Combined energy moderate (291 to 390). Wind is cross-onshore or strong cross-shore – lumpy and rough. Not worth it.
Thursday the 10th: Cleaner cross-offshore wind, but swell is tiny in the morning (1 ft) and only 4 ft in the afternoon with a short 7-second period. Combined energy 178 (moderate) in the afternoon. Clean, but the short period won’t help shape.
Friday the 11th through Saturday the 19th: A long stretch of small surf (1 to 3 ft), short periods mostly, and wind issues – cross-shore, cross-on, or too strong. Combined energy mostly below 100. A couple of sessions on the 15th show 2 ft swell with a 12-second period and clean wind, but the energy is only 66 (weak). Not enough to get excited about.
Monday the 21st of September afternoon: Swell builds to 5 ft from the WSW, period 7 seconds. Combined energy 237 (moderate). Wind is cross-offshore and clean. That’s your best bet, but it’s still not a classic. For advanced surfers only, given the inconsistency and the setup.
It’s a tough run. Lynmouth rarely delivers, and this forecast proves it. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 32 | 45 | 646 | 653 | 550 | 228 | 390 | 266 | 239 | 121 | 31 | 11 | 176 | 275 | 194 | 127 | 49 | 84 | 176 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:26PM6.72m | 3:17AM6.73m | 3:57PM7.11m | 4:36AM7.27m | 5:04PM7.84m | 5:34AM7.99m | 5:56PM8.60m | 6:21AM8.64m | 6:41PM9.20m | 7:03AM9.12m | 7:21PM9.57m | 7:41AM9.38m | 7:58PM9.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM2.68m | 9:35AM2.62m | 10:23PM2.20m | 10:52AM2.03m | 11:26PM1.51m | 11:47AM1.34m | 00:14AM0.86m | 12:30PM0.75m | 00:55AM0.36m | 1:09PM0.33m | 1:31AM0.09m | 1:44PM0.12m | 2:04AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 32 | 45 | 646 | 653 | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 11 | 176 | 275 | 194 | 127 | 49 | — | — | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | — | WSW 12 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 550 | 228 | 390 | 266 | 239 | 121 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | 176 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 164 | 114 | 42 | 108 | 270 | 113 | 327 | 327 | 42 | 114 | 80 | 381 | 282 | 108 | 39 | 80 | 29 | 114 | 114 | 114 |
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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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