Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with 337 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a grim stretch for Salcombe. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a solid 15-day gap where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, the swell is all over the place, and the wind is mostly just making a mess of things.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the very end. On August 19th, Wednesday morning, we finally see a pulse of energy. The combined swell energy jumps to 776 (moderate), with a 6ft swell coming from the west at a 9-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the west, which will keep things smooth. The score is still low, but for this area, that’s the best we’ve got. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
Before that, not a single day gets a recommendation. The swell is tiny, or the wind is howling, or the period is way too short. There’s a morning on the 13th with a brief offshore breeze, but the swell is under 3ft and the energy is low. It’s just not happening.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 19th. Otherwise, the boards are staying in the van for the foreseeable future. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no excuses there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 173 | 183 | 218 | 319 | 320 | 124 | 62 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:39AM3.64m | 10:49PM3.77m | 11:16AM3.52m | 11:30PM3.58m | 12:01PM3.37m | 00:21AM3.35m | 12:58PM3.21m | 1:27AM3.13m | 2:13PM3.10m | 2:57AM3.01m | 3:51PM3.15m | 4:43AM3.10m | 5:22PM3.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03AM0.17m | 4:17PM0.38m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:28AM0.57m | 5:51PM0.82m | 6:25AM0.85m | 7:01PM1.06m | 7:44AM1.08m | 8:36PM1.16m | 9:18AM1.09m | 10:06PM0.98m | 10:35AM0.89m | 11:13PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 11 | W 5 | W 11 | S 12 | — | S 12 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 4 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | W 6 | — | S 11 | — | SW 12 | — | W 6 | NE 4 | W 11 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 3 | — | W 2 | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | W 6 | N 3 |
| kJ | 173 | 183 | 218 | 319 | 320 | 124 | 62 | 44 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 169 | 217 | 217 | 169 | 216 | 494 | 224 | 115 | 446 | 446 | 199 | 115 | 117 | 92 | 85 | 117 | 252 | 482 | 229 | 224 |
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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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