Salcombe Surf Break

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Issued: 12 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
17.0° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Salcombe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salcombe surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 690 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s be straight with you. For this stretch of coast, we're looking at a pretty grim run ahead. Salcombe is the only break in the frame, and to be honest, it’s a tough watch.

First off, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there in terms of what you’re putting a wetsuit on for.

Right now and through the first week, there’s just nothing doing. We’re looking at small, weak waves – around 2 to 2 ft from the west, with a short period that’s not packing any punch. The combined energy is barely breaking double figures, sitting between 40 and 59 (weak). To make things worse, the wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, but it's not enough to turn this into anything rideable. The reports are all "poor surf conditions" – it’s a total non-starter.

Around Friday the 10th and into the weekend, the swell actually starts to pick up a bit, bumping to 5 ft, then 6 ft on Saturday, and hitting 7 ft by Sunday. This is all short-period windswell from the east, with dirty cross-shore winds gusting 28 mph. The combined energy jumps to 293 on Saturday and 493 on Sunday (moderate to strong). But it's all messy, choppy, and cross-chop – honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s raw, lumpy, and blown out. Not the kind of day you want to be fighting a short-period, messy wall.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. By Saturday morning we get a 4 ft west swell with a northwest cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 141 (moderate). Saturday afternoon sees the wind shift to a proper offshore from the WNW at 22 mph, cleaning things up nicely on that 4 ft swell. Sunday morning then has a moderate offshore from the NNW, but the swell has completely flatlined – zero energy. Sunday afternoon is the same story: offshore wind but no swell.

Then into Tuesday the 21st, there’s a weird little blip: glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, with a 4 ft west swell and a combined energy of 186 (moderate). That’s the best you’re going to see in this 16-day run. But it’s inconsistent at this spot, so don’t bank on it being perfect.

Honestly, for the 16-day outlook, there are no true standouts. The only one worth a look is Tuesday the 21st at Salcombe, with a glassy morning and 4 ft from the west. That’s gonna be the pick, but even then, it’s inconsistent and you’ll be sharing it – crowds are always a thing here. For everything else, you’re better off finding a different hobby for a couple of weeks.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
6
2.5
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.9
E
6
2.2
E
7
2.2
E
7
2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
52
35
37
37
21
45
45
45
45
43
60
114
121
657
240
167
284
474
456
364
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
10
NW
15
W
20
W
10
N
15
E
5
S
10
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
45
ENE
35
E
45
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:13AM3.39m
11:22PM3.61m
11:55AM3.33m
00:05AM3.50m
12:42PM3.28m
00:57AM3.38m
1:38PM3.24m
1:58AM3.28m
2:43PM3.24m
3:12AM3.24m
4:00PM3.32m
4:38AM3.30m
5:20PM3.51m
Low Tide
4:29AM0.46m
4:41PM0.67m
5:12AM0.55m
5:28PM0.81m
6:03AM0.68m
6:25PM0.95m
7:05AM0.82m
7:38PM1.05m
8:21AM0.89m
9:01PM1.00m
9:38AM0.82m
10:16PM0.80m
10:44AM0.65m
11:19PM0.53m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:25
9:25
9:24
9:24
9:23
9:22
9:22
 mm
Temp °C
23
23
23
24
26
23
22
25
24
26
28
24
22
25
22
23
25
23
26
29
26
Feels °C
20
19
21
20
22
20
21
26
25
23
24
22
19
23
19
20
21
20
19
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
55
52
35
37
37
21
45
45
45
45
43
41
58
56
34
21
47
26
14
6
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.6
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
4
4
3
2
18
2
60
3
22
32
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
2
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NE
2
0.2
E
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
6
2.5
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.9
E
6
2.2
E
7
2.2
E
7
2
E
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
7
16
23
114
121
657
240
167
284
474
456
364
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
117
117
107
117
135
83
83
117
85
85
107
84
83
84
43
66
107
49
263
93
354
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Salcombe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salcombe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salcombe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salcombe 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 (Salcombe) 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 Salcombe 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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