Salcombe Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.3° 

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


Salcombe surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, W swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with W 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the South Hams over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with ya – this ain't the most inspiring forecast I’ve seen. We’re in for a long stretch of frustrating conditions before a couple of windows open up.

Right now, through most of the first week and into the second, Salcombe is getting battered by cross-off or onshore winds. It’s not gonna be a pretty sight. We’re looking at a real dry spell from now right through to around the 23rd of September. There are some pulses of swell in there, but the wind is just trashing any chance of quality. You’ll see waves, but they’ll be messy, lumpy, and not much fun. The best you can hope for is a couple of "poor surf conditions" days. The combined wave energy sits in the moderate range, but it’s not doing you any favors when the wind is howling from the west.

Now, there is a glimmer. For the morning of the 24th of September, we get a proper glass-off. The wind goes light from the east – 3 mph – and it goes glassy. That’s a major positive. Salcombe is a sheltered spot, and with a clean, glassy surface, a 4 ft swell from the west with an 11-second period will actually look pretty inviting. That’s groundswell, so you’ll get some proper lines and a bit more push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to write home about.

Then, hold onto your hats for the 25th of September. Friday afternoon, we get a 4 ft west swell, 13-second period, but this time with a moderate offshore wind from the northwest. That’s the standout. The combined wave energy jumps up to 656 – strong – and with that offshore breeze, the waves should have some real shape. It’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit more peaky and might break a little straight on the beach, but the quality should be there for a good session.

So, to sum it up: mostly a write-off for the next week and a half. Don’t bother until the 24th. The 24th morning is your best bet for a glassy, clean session on a moderate swell. The real standout, though, is the afternoon of the 25th – that’s the one with the most potential for a proper wave with offshore wind. After that, it looks like it fades back into mediocrity.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
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WNW
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High Tide
8:31AM4.10m
8:42PM4.21m
9:00AM4.04m
9:11PM4.05m
9:27AM3.90m
9:40PM3.82m
9:54AM3.70m
10:09PM3.55m
10:23AM3.45m
10:40PM3.25m
10:57AM3.18m
11:20PM2.95m
11:45AM2.91m
00:18AM2.68m
Low Tide
2:04PM-0.10m
2:23AM-0.14m
2:38PM-0.01m
2:55AM0.04m
3:10PM0.17m
3:26AM0.29m
3:42PM0.43m
3:56AM0.60m
4:13PM0.74m
4:27AM0.93m
4:47PM1.09m
5:01AM1.27m
5:30PM1.43m
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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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