Lynmouth surf break

Lynmouth surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 BST
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Lynmouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lynmouth sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lynmouth this week:

The surf forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.8
W
6
1
W
7
0.5
W
12
1.2
W
6
1.4
W
7
1
W
7
0.7
W
6
1.1
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
10
2
W
13
1.5
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
39
88
75
119
200
89
40
125
327
417
896
1336
625
330
194
139
139
143
170
139
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
35
S
40
WSW
40
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
NW
10
W
15
W
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:47PM9.28m
7:09AM9.43m
7:32PM9.51m
7:56AM9.47m
8:18PM9.50m
8:43AM9.26m
9:05PM9.27m
9:32AM8.84m
9:55PM8.86m
10:24AM8.28m
10:49PM8.33m
11:20AM7.69m
11:48PM7.80m
12:23PM7.19m
Low Tide
00:48AM0.21m
1:10PM0.14m
1:33AM0.06m
1:55PM0.19m
2:20AM0.15m
2:41PM0.43m
3:09AM0.46m
3:30PM0.85m
4:02AM0.93m
4:24PM1.37m
5:01AM1.47m
5:24PM1.88m
6:09AM1.94m
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5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
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9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:07
9:07
9:09
1
1
9
3
2
6
1
1
Temp °C
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
14
13
15
14
14
15
14
17
18
17
22
17
15
15
6
6
5
4
4
7
8
9
6
8
7
8
8
10
16
19
17
21
17
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.3
W
12
0.5
W
12
1.2
W
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
W
10
0.7
W
6
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
16
1.5
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
Energy kJ
3
39
27
73
119
40
33
40
4
27
625
330
194
139
139
143
170
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
15
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
6
4
4
65
33
8
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
1
W
7
1
W
6
1.4
W
7
1
W
7
0.4
SSE
3
1.1
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
10
2
W
13
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
12
88
75
200
89
2
125
327
417
896
1336
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
327
327
363
350
282
88
114
449
498
330
282
282
216
46
108
0
0
46
42
29
39
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Lynmouth Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lynmouth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North Devon? If you are looking for accommodation near Lynmouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Devon, consider staying in Barnstaple which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around North Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nash Point which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Porthcawl, Watchet and Appledore.

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