Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase: it’s a grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. The forecast is flat and lifeless, with no real waves on offer.
We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. The first sign of any energy is a fleeting window on the morning of Thursday, 13 August. Until then, you’re looking at days of nothing. Seriously, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and most of the wind is onshore or cross-shore. It’s a tough stretch. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only silver lining.
The only spot worth a mention is Salcombe, but even then, it’s a real struggle. It’s an inconsistent, sheltered spot that rarely fires, and when it does, the crowds are always there. The wind does turn offshore on the morning of Thursday, 13 August, with a light WNW breeze, and the swell picks up a tiny bit to 4ft from the west. The combined energy will be moderate (436), and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of life. But it’s marginal - the forecast calls it poor, and I’d only call it a desperate gamble for the die-hards. The afternoon of that day is similar, but the wind picks up to 15 mph, still offshore.
Then, it’s back to nothing. The morning of Friday, 21 August, shows a brief pulse of 4ft from the ENE with a light offshore wind, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s junk. The energy is weak (86). Don’t get your hopes up.
Honestly, if you’re a beginner, this swell is too small anyway. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 73 | 102 | 128 | 92 | 108 | 147 | 173 | 151 | 106 | 162 | 49 | 51 | 73 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:51PM3.15m | 4:43AM3.10m | 5:22PM3.41m | 6:03AM3.38m | 6:26PM3.77m | 6:59AM3.67m | 7:16PM4.08m | 7:44AM3.89m | 7:58PM4.29m | 8:25AM4.03m | 8:37PM4.37m | 9:02AM4.05m | 9:13PM4.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.98m | 10:35AM0.89m | 11:13PM0.65m | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:07AM0.31m | 12:24PM0.30m | 00:54AM0.02m | 1:08PM0.08m | 1:37AM-0.16m | 1:49PM-0.04m | 2:16AM-0.22m | 2:28PM-0.05m | 2:53AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | E 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 74 | 92 | 108 | 147 | 173 | 151 | 106 | 1 | 49 | 51 | 5 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 39 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 22 | 20 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 12 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 3 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | W 4 | NW 3 | W 9 | W 4 | — | WSW 7 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 9 | 73 | 102 | 128 | 67 | 43 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 162 | 12 | — | 73 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 263 | 496 | 216 | 107 | 135 | 95 | 208 | 496 | 75 | 83 | 83 | 24 | 117 | 117 | 1 | 24 | 117 | 117 | 85 | 152 | 24 |
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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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