Surf Forecasts:
Salcombe surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with 1,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salcombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down Salcombe for you. Honestly, we’ve got a tough week ahead. The first real chance of a decent wave doesn’t hit until Wednesday, August 19th. Before that, it’s flat or junk.
From now through Tuesday, August 18th, the waves are small, weak, and the wind is working against us. It’s a long gap with nothing worth paddling for. The water temp here is about normal for this time of year.
Wednesday, August 19th is our day. A new swell fills in. Morning sees 6ft west swell, but it’s the afternoon that’s the call. Offshore wind from the northwest at 16 mph, cleaning up a 7ft west swell with a 9-second period. The energy reading hits 849 – that’s a lot of push for this spot. The break is sheltered, and the swell direction is right. The morning is clean too with 6ft, but the afternoon is the winner. Look for clean, lined-up faces.
Thursday, August 20th still has size – 6ft in the morning with a longer 11-second period and light offshore wind. Energy is 724. The afternoon gets a bit cross-choppy, so aim for the early session.
From Friday, August 21st onwards, we’re back to small, weak surf as the swell fades and onshore winds take over. The energy drops to double digits – 49, 32, 29 – so don’t hold your breath. There’s a bump to 4ft on Wednesday, August 26th, but with strong winds and a short period, it’s a no-go.
Your best bet is Wednesday afternoon, August 19th – that 7ft west swell with clean offshore wind. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for intermediate and above, it’ll be a solid session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 18 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 184 | 208 | 225 | 108 | 157 | 133 | 52 | 58 | 42 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 96 | 92 | 11 | 286 | 840 | 1065 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:44AM3.89m | 7:58PM4.29m | 8:25AM4.03m | 8:37PM4.37m | 9:02AM4.05m | 9:13PM4.31m | 9:36AM3.98m | 9:47PM4.14m | 10:08AM3.84m | 10:18PM3.89m | 10:38AM3.64m | 10:50PM3.60m | 11:10AM3.40m | 11:23PM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.08m | 1:37AM-0.16m | 1:49PM-0.04m | 2:16AM-0.22m | 2:28PM-0.05m | 2:53AM-0.15m | 3:05PM0.05m | 3:29AM0.03m | 3:41PM0.25m | 4:03AM0.30m | 4:17PM0.52m | 4:37AM0.62m | 4:52PM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | ENE 4 | WNW 4 | W 7 | E 5 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 184 | 208 | 225 | 108 | 99 | 133 | 52 | 58 | 42 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 11 | — | — | W 8 | NE 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 9 | — | NE 4 | — | N 4 | NE 5 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 28 | — | 157 | — | 8 | — | 9 | 26 | — | — | — | 12 | 65 | 96 | 92 | 52 | 286 | 840 | 1065 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 216 | 1 | 24 | 95 | 24 | 280 | 225 | 217 | 262 | 494 | 488 | 565 | 224 | 169 | 42 | 169 | 216 | 117 | 0 | 0 |
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