Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, ENE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
Right, I’ve looked at the whole sixteen-day window for Lynmouth, and honestly, it’s a tough one. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, the first week and a half is a total write-off. From the 12th of July right through until the 23rd, we’re looking at flat, blown-out junk. The wind is mostly a strong cross-shore or cross-onshore, coming out of the east, with the swell tiny and short period. You’d be wasting your time. There’s just nothing to ride.
The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is over 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a weird one – feels more like a bath than the Atlantic.
We do finally see a pulse of energy showing up on the 23rd of July (Thursday morning). The swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, with a short period of 6 seconds and moderate wave energy (182). The wind is a cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but don’t get too excited. It’s a short-period, junky swell that isn't going to groom into anything special at this point/river setup. The swell direction is from the NW, which is off the optimum of WNW, so it’s not hitting the spot right. Later that afternoon, the swell drops to 5ft from the WNW, a better direction, with a strong cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a short-period swell with only moderate energy (154). It’s a surfable option, but it’s for advanced surfers only, and it’s not a standout.
The next real chance comes on the 26th of July (Sunday). The swell is 4ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds and strong wave energy (202). The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is the best of the lot. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, and the period is still short, but the energy is there, and the conditions will be clean. It’s still only a moderate-sized wave, and because it’s a point/river, it might handle the short period better than a beach. The crowds are often here, so expect company.
Other than those two days, the rest of the window is flat or messy. The 24th of July is a write-off with strong onshore winds, and after the 26th, it dribbles away again. It’s a classic case of waiting for a change in the weather pattern. For now, the 26th of July is your best bet, but it’s not a game-changer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 6 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:19PM8.07m | 5:49AM8.26m | 6:16PM8.63m | 6:44AM8.72m | 7:08PM9.13m | 7:35AM9.05m | 7:57PM9.46m | 8:22AM9.19m | 8:43PM9.58m | 9:07AM9.13m | 9:28PM9.44m | 9:51AM8.87m | 10:11PM9.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53AM1.59m | 11:26PM1.34m | 11:54AM1.18m | 00:26AM0.86m | 12:49PM0.78m | 1:19AM0.47m | 1:39PM0.48m | 2:09AM0.24m | 2:26PM0.35m | 2:55AM0.22m | 3:10PM0.42m | 3:39AM0.41m | 3:53PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | W 18 | W 7 | W 16 | W 16 | — | W 10 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 248 | 358 | 121 | 121 | 116 | 66 | 32 | 116 | 167 | 66 | 138 | 98 | 114 | 104 | 337 | 151 | 187 | 457 | 1160 | 427 |
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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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