Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:
The surf forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Salcombe. The long-range forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows to get excited about.
The first real chance for a wave comes Saturday morning, September 5th. We’ve got a 4ft west swell with a solid 12-second period, giving it a decent push. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 64°, which is a nice bonus. The wind is light and offshore from the northwest, and the wave comment says it’s clean. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s surfable and the combined wave energy is moderate (383). This is a quiet, inconsistent spot and it’s always crowded, so you’ll have company, but for a Saturday morning, it’s the best on offer.
The next window to watch is Monday morning, September 7th. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s coming from the WSW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong (663). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. The wave comment says it’s marginal, but with that period and clean wind, it could surprise – this is a sheltered spot, so a long-period groundswell can wrap in nicely. It’s a promising but less certain call.
The standout of the whole forecast, however, is Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the WSW, still with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the northwest, and the wave comment says expect good surf conditions. The combined energy is strong (739). This is the biggest swell of the window, and with offshore wind, it’s the peak. The water is still a touch warmer than normal. The crowd factor is always a problem here, but for a Tuesday morning, it’s as good as it gets. This is for more experienced surfers – 6ft can be a handful.
After that, the surf gets smaller and the wind turns against us. Sunday afternoon, September 13th, has a 3ft cross-shore mess, and Monday morning, September 14th, is glassy but only 3ft. The energy drops right off. There’s a decent gap from the 10th through the 14th where the conditions are poor. The second week is a write-off for quality surf; the swell is small and inconsistent, with nothing breaking the 3ft mark and the wind patterns all wrong. You’re looking at ankle-to-knee-high slop at best.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is Tuesday morning, September 8th. Get there for the offshore wind and the 6ft west swell. Saturday morning, September 5th, is a solid backup for a cleaner, smaller session. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 17 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 376 | 327 | 135 | 64 | 57 | 55 | 331 | 495 | 786 | 739 | 445 | 196 | 155 | 133 | 60 | 73 | 18 | 408 | 452 | 343 | 177 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:34PM3.12m | 1:18AM2.93m | 2:07PM2.98m | 3:10AM2.85m | 3:58PM3.10m | 4:53AM3.07m | 5:20PM3.43m | 5:58AM3.41m | 6:15PM3.79m | 6:45AM3.72m | 6:58PM4.08m | 7:24AM3.95m | 7:36PM4.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:38PM1.14m | 7:21AM1.29m | 8:28PM1.28m | 9:12AM1.28m | 10:06PM1.04m | 10:31AM1.00m | 11:09PM0.66m | 11:26AM0.65m | 11:57PM0.30m | 12:11PM0.32m | 00:38AM0.01m | 12:51PM0.07m | 1:15AM-0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | W 12 | WSW 7 | W 10 | SE 5 | SE 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | 376 | 327 | 135 | 64 | 57 | 35 | 326 | 289 | — | — | 445 | 196 | 155 | 8 | 60 | 3 | 18 | 74 | 4 | 1 | 177 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 4 | WSW 17 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 331 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 3 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | W 10 | W 12 | WSW 10 | — | — | N 3 | W 8 | — | WSW 7 | SW 5 | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | 495 | 786 | 739 | — | — | 1 | 133 | — | 73 | 66 | 408 | 452 | 343 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 95 | 10 | 117 | 117 | 86 | 151 | 50 | 157 | 0 | 91 | 1 | 24 | 169 | 83 | 24 | 86 | 85 | 217 | 217 | 1 |
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