Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, ENE swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
Right then, let me have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast. We’re talking Lynmouth, that point/river setup, and it’s a tricky one to call. The spot’s naturally sheltered and inconsistent, so we’re not looking at a classic run of waves here. To be honest, for the first week or so, it’s pretty flat and the wind is all wrong – mostly cross-shore or onshore junk. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 5° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s noticeably warm, feels like a little summer gift even if the surf isn’t playing ball.
We’re looking at a long dry spell. From Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 20th, it’s pretty much a no-go. Tiny swell, poor surf conditions, and wind that’s making a mess of things. The energy is weak across the board – you’re seeing numbers like 21 (low energy), 8 (very low), and the like. Not worth paddling out for.
Things start to look a fraction more promising around Tuesday the 21st. The swell bumps up to a consistent 4 ft from the west, and the wind swings to a cross-offshore direction. The energy readings climb to 100 and then 102 (moderate wave energy), and the break is described as clean. It’s still not huge, but at least the conditions are surfable. Thursday the 23rd sees the swell peak in our window: 4 ft from the west, period around 8 seconds, with moderate cross-shore wind. The energy is up to 164 and 195 (moderate wave energy). But honestly, it’s still poor surf conditions – the cross-shore wind is creating a lumpy chop. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this isn’t a standout.
Then we get to Saturday the 25th. Now, this is the one I’d circle. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s serious size for Lynmouth – pushing into expert-only territory. The energy is massive, at 778 (strong wave energy). Wind is a fresh cross-shore, which isn’t ideal for this setup, but the sheer size and power will make it a heavy, challenging day. The wave comment still says “poor surf conditions,” but for the crew who know this break, that amount of west swell will make it run. Sunday the 26th is cleaner, with cross-offshore winds and a drop to 3 ft to 2 ft, but the energy has backed right off to the 90s.
So, the standouts: Without a doubt, Saturday the 25th is the day to be watching. 8 ft west swell is rare for Lynmouth, the energy is pumped, and while the wind isn’t perfect, the size will be the main event. The other clean days (21st and 26th) are smaller and more rideable for a confident surfer, but lack the punch. For the first ten days, you’re better off taking the dog for a walk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 31 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM7.57m | 4:47AM7.79m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19PM1.78m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 6 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 18 | W 18 | W 7 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 3 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 40 | 31 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 121 | 66 | 116 | 248 | 270 | 337 | 438 | 116 | 98 | 66 | 116 | 150 | 248 | 337 | 337 | 457 | 104 | 487 | 815 | 104 |
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