Salcombe Surf Break

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Issued: 12 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
15.7° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Salcombe surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, W swell with 1,710 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.7
E
6
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
7
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
1.3
WSW
7
1.1
SW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.4
WSW
7
2.2
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
30
27
24
23
6
57
89
124
73
71
47
28
160
105
88
158
1710
957
615
317
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
5
W
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
0
E
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:44PM3.05m
1:57AM3.08m
2:39PM2.99m
2:55AM2.96m
3:40PM2.99m
4:02AM2.92m
4:44PM3.06m
5:10AM2.98m
5:41PM3.18m
6:07AM3.09m
6:29PM3.33m
6:53AM3.22m
7:11PM3.48m
Low Tide
7:43PM1.30m
8:23AM1.15m
8:58PM1.33m
9:28AM1.16m
10:01PM1.25m
10:22AM1.10m
10:52PM1.11m
11:09AM1.00m
11:37PM0.95m
11:51AM0.87m
00:17AM0.79m
12:30PM0.74m
00:55AM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
9:29
 mm
1
Temp °C
24
26
27
26
28
28
21
24
24
17
18
18
19
19
18
16
15
15
15
16
16
Feels °C
24
29
30
27
29
28
17
21
21
14
17
18
18
18
17
11
9
11
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.7
E
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
12
1.2
E
7
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
W
9
0.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
7
0.4
W
9
0.3
WSW
16
2.2
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
W
11
Energy kJ
10
30
8
24
23
6
17
23
124
45
30
27
28
8
105
24
51
1710
957
615
317
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
9
0.8
SSE
5
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.4
W
9
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
5
19
27
5
3
14
32
73
71
47
9
8
25
8
8
8
7
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.6
W
11
0.6
E
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
5
5
4
82
26
5
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
E
4
0.5
E
3
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
6
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.4
WSW
7
0.4
NNE
2
Energy kJ
76
3
3
5
57
89
52
160
88
158
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
71
750
115
623
480
479
93
83
83
95
118
83
154
269
95
451
217
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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