Salcombe Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
17.7° C
2.2° 

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


Salcombe surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,362 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:

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 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Salcombe's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. We've got a long dry spell to start, and most of what comes through is pretty average. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°F, which is a solid 4°F above average – that’s a notable difference for a dip.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until the 17th of July, Friday morning. Before that, it’s a write-off: strong cross-shore winds, heavy chop, and messy conditions through the weekend and into the start of the week. The swell jumps up on the 11th, with a lumpy 6ft from the east, but with a short, weak period of 6 seconds and fresh cross-shore winds, it’s just not worth the paddle. The energy is moderate at best (265).

We get a bit of a tease on the 16th of July, Thursday, with glassy conditions but next to no swell – just 0.3ft of weak, long-period (12 seconds) stuff. That’s not going to push you anywhere.

The standout window finally opens on Friday the 17th. The morning offers the best conditions we’ve seen: clean 5ft swell from the WSW, with a moderate offshore wind from the NW (12 mph). It’s a moderate-energy swell at (189), but the clean, offshore wind will make for some fun, rideable lines. This is your best bet for the whole outlook. Afternoon holds up okay too, but the wind swings more cross-off and picks up (19 mph), so get on it early.

Saturday the 18th keeps the good wind going – offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph – with a consistent 4ft from the west, period hanging around 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (268). It’s not pumping, but it’s clean and surfable. For a point break or reef setup, that west swell direction and longer period would be a bonus, but here the setup is sheltered.

After that, the surf fades quickly. Sunday the 19th sees smaller waves (3ft) and a fresh offshore wind, so there’s a bit of life in it for the small-wave crew, but nothing to get excited about. The rest of the second week dribbles out with tiny, weak swells and clean but unremarkable conditions. The 24th of July shows a tiny bit of long-period (13 seconds) groundswell, but at just 1ft, it’s barely a ripple.

Overall, it’s a long, lean period. Don't get your hopes up for the first week; just sit tight. The real call is Friday the 17th morning. If you can get out then, you’ll score the best of a pretty average offering. Get it while it lasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Wed morning).

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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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62
81
56
51
225
170
104
396
587
1112
1004
964
727
329
113
29
17
113
29
12
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
NE
35
ENE
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NW
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High Tide
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
8:43AM3.93m
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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Temp °C
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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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