Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, ENE swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast is pretty flat for the next week and a half. What we’ve got is a long, slow wait for anything that’s actually worth paddling out for. The whole 16-day window starts with a big gap – nothing really on offer for the first nine days. The surf just isn’t there. But hang in there, because the tail end of the forecast is where it gets interesting.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, the 28th of July. This is the standout in the whole outlook. Salcombe is a sheltered spot, and it’s about to get a pulse of life. The morning of the 28th is the time to be in the water. We’re looking at a 4ft swell rolling in from the west, with a solid 10-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy hitting the coast, with a combined energy reading of 330. That’s a strong, meaty push. The wind is offshore and gentle, which means it’s going to be clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, which is fine. Just keep in mind that this spot is inconsistent and can get always crowded, so get there early. This is a rare chance for a clean, moderate-sized day.
After that, things drop off again. The rest of the second week is mostly small, messy, or blown out. The morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August has a 4ft west swell, but it’s being hammered by a strong breeze, making it a clean but wind-affected session. Not a standout, but worth a look if you’re desperate. The afternoon of the 2nd is the same deal – clean but strong wind.
The rest of the period is a write-off for surfers. The breaks are too small, the wind is onshore, or the energy is just too weak. Honestly, for most of this forecast, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with those strong, clean cross-off winds later in the run.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | ENE 4 | E 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 4 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:46AM3.70m | 10:57PM3.88m | 11:24AM3.51m | 11:35PM3.60m | 12:02PM3.31m | 00:13AM3.30m | 12:42PM3.11m | 00:57AM3.04m | 1:30PM2.94m | 1:50AM2.83m | 2:30PM2.83m | 3:01AM2.71m | 3:53PM2.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.43m | 4:41AM0.40m | 4:54PM0.70m | 5:23AM0.70m | 5:39PM0.99m | 6:09AM1.00m | 6:33PM1.26m | 7:07AM1.27m | 7:48PM1.46m | 8:28AM1.43m | 9:18PM1.50m | 9:48AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | W 9 | W 8 | E 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 4 | W 9 | E 5 | E 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | W 9 | S 14 | W 9 | W 8 | E 4 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | E 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 4 | NW 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 21 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 396 | 442 | 137 | 137 | 471 | 99 | 115 | 345 | 345 | 627 | 230 | 558 | 512 | 446 | 470 | 747 | 511 | 588 | 925 | 484 |
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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).
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