Surf Forecasts:
Lynmouth surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with WSW swell.
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 Monday (Oct 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lynmouth in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lynmouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 366 | 212 | 76 | 55 | 70 | 55 | 363 | 404 | 373 | 516 | 693 | 422 | 302 | 333 | 270 | 395 | 1327 | 759 | 432 | 344 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:56PM9.25m | 7:15AM9.17m | 7:32PM9.30m | 7:49AM9.19m | 8:06PM9.15m | 8:22AM9.01m | 8:39PM8.82m | 8:54AM8.67m | 9:12PM8.35m | 9:27AM8.19m | 9:45PM7.78m | 10:02AM7.63m | 10:22PM7.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.52m | 1:03AM0.35m | 1:17PM0.35m | 1:33AM0.33m | 1:48PM0.36m | 2:04AM0.47m | 2:19PM0.54m | 2:34AM0.78m | 2:51PM0.89m | 3:05AM1.20m | 3:23PM1.36m | 3:37AM1.72m | 3:59PM1.93m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | 55 | 76 | 55 | 70 | 55 | 363 | 404 | 373 | 516 | — | 422 | 302 | 333 | 270 | 340 | 1327 | 759 | 432 | 344 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 74 | 18 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 395 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 366 | 212 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 693 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 270 | 128 | 28 | 239 | 143 | 0 | 114 | 381 | 327 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 46 | 216 | 108 | 39 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
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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.
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