Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s be real about the surf situation for the next stretch. It’s looking pretty lean out there for us at Salcombe. We’re in for a long, slow grind of tiny waves and bad wind for the most part. If you've got other things to do, now’s the time to do them.

The first few days, from the 15th right through to the 20th, are a write-off. You’ll see some tiny, weak swells, but nothing that’s even worth paddling out for. On the 15th and 16th it’s just too small and the wind is not helping. The 19th has a slight increase in size, but it's still a no-go. There’s just no push or power behind anything.

Now, if you’re desperate for a wave, Thursday the 20th is your only real window. We get a moderate swell of about 4ft, coming from the west with a 9-second period. The wind will be cross-offshore and clean, which is a big plus. The combined energy reads 230 in the morning and 233 in the afternoon, which is the most we're going to see for a good while. It won’t be life-changing, but it’s the best bet for a clean, surfable wave on a beach break.

After that, it’s back to the dry spell. There’s a little bump on the 23rd, but it’s got onshore winds all over it, so it’ll be choppy and messy. We see a bit more size on the 27th, but the swell is coming from the wrong direction and the period is a short 5-seconds. This makes for weak and crumbly waves. The 29th has some size in the afternoon at 5ft, but it’s short-period, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms in the mix; it sounds like a bit of a washing machine. The end of the month just looks windy and lumpy, more for the kites.

So, there you have it. It’s a pretty bleak outlook. The conditions on the 20th are your best shot. Just keep your expectations low and enjoy being out there if you decide to go. This flat spell won’t last forever, but this forecast sure feels like it will.

-Rusty

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