Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period with E 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 (Jul 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s have a proper look at Salcombe. It’s a sheltered little corner down here, and it can be a bit of a beggar to get going. From where we stand now, looking sixteen days ahead, it’s a tale of two halves, and mostly one you might want to sleep through.
The water here is sitting at 64°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s properly toasty for July, you’d be in a spring suit or less.
Now, the first week is largely a write-off. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for until the tail end of that period. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and the energy just isn’t there. It’s a long, quiet stretch with no real recommendations.
Things start to get interesting around Wednesday July 15th afternoon. That’s when the wind swings offshore from the WSW at just 6 mph, and we get a clean, cross-off breeze on a chest-high 2 ft swell from the east. The energy is moderate at 511, but the wave quality turns good for the first time. It’s not a classic Salcombe day – the swell direction is wrong for its optimum south – but if you’re desperate, you’ll find a few lined-up ones. Crowds are always a thing here, so expect company.
Thursday July 16th morning offers a similar vibe: a 2 ft east swell with a light offshore NW wind at 6 mph and clean conditions. The energy drops to 356, but it’s still surfable. Again, not world-class, but a morning session could be fun.
For the absolute standout, you have to look to Wednesday July 22nd afternoon. That’s a full week further out, so treat it with a pinch of salt, but the signals are there. A 2 ft swell from the WSW, which is a touch closer to Salcombe’s sweet spot, with a cross-off breeze from the WSW at 15 mph. The energy jumps to 200, and it’s clean. For a spot that rarely fires and is as inconsistent as they come, this could be your best shout of the whole window. The swell direction isn’t perfect, but that cross-off wind will groom it.
Overall, there are only a few windows where the stars align. The best of the bunch is that Wednesday July 22nd afternoon – it’s the one to keep an eye on.
Stay safe, watch the rips, and don’t be a kook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | W 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 65 | 62 | 81 | 56 | 51 | 196 | 148 | 77 | 6 | 364 | 735 | 1268 | 920 | 1169 | 524 | 374 | 286 | 482 | 479 | 787 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38PM3.24m | 1:58AM3.28m | 2:43PM3.24m | 3:12AM3.24m | 4:00PM3.32m | 4:38AM3.30m | 5:20PM3.51m | 5:58AM3.47m | 6:28PM3.78m | 7:02AM3.68m | 7:24PM4.03m | 7:55AM3.85m | 8:13PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM1.05m | 8:21AM0.89m | 9:01PM1.00m | 9:38AM0.82m | 10:16PM0.80m | 10:44AM0.65m | 11:19PM0.53m | 11:42AM0.43m | 00:14AM0.25m | 12:33PM0.23m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:20PM0.09m | 1:51AM-0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 66 | 65 | 62 | 81 | 56 | 51 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 21 | 18 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 196 | 148 | 77 | 355 | 364 | 735 | 1268 | 920 | 1169 | 524 | 374 | 286 | 482 | 479 | 787 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 111 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 90 | 482 | 95 | 594 | 289 | 182 | 93 | 95 | 92 | 49 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
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