Salcombe Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.9° 

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


Salcombe surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 220 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. 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 TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Salcombe’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks. I’ll keep it real – this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, and you’ve gotta pick your moments.

To start, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a total loss. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are showing poor surf conditions. We’ve got a short-period, messy swell with cross-off winds, and the energy is weak – only 264 and 262 (combined energy) respectively. Not worth getting wet for. This quiet spell stretches right through until the middle of the second week. The morning of Monday the 11th flirts with a glassy surface but the swell is tiny at 1.0ft and the energy is a paltry 28. It’s a long gap of flat to marginal junk.

Now, things start to look a little more promising around Wednesday the 12th. The morning goes glassy, which is a big tick for clean conditions. The swell is 4ft from the east, but the energy has jumped to a moderate 202, so there’s a bit more push. The downside? It’s short-period at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won't hold its shape well. Not a standout, but it’s the first sign of life.

Thursday the 13th sees that energy climb further to 212 in the morning and 355 in the afternoon, with a 4ft to 5ft swell from the west-southwest. But the winds are fresh and cross-off, so it won’t be perfect. Still, the morning could be worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle.

The one true standout in this entire 16-day window lands on Sunday the 16th. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the west-southwest, pushing a strong 419 combined energy. The wind is offshore from the northwest, blowing at 22 mph, which will groom those faces beautifully. However, at 7ft this is getting into expert territory, especially with a short period of 7 seconds – it’s going to be a bit dumpy and powerful. That offshore wind will make it clean, but it’s not one for the groms or the weekend warriors. Keep your wits about you.

After that, the energy fades fast. Through the 17th and beyond, we’re back to small, weak swell with messy or strong cross-onshore winds. The last few mornings from the 19th have offshore winds but the swell is down to 1ft or 2ft, so you’re looking at a flat spell again.

Overall, if you’re hanging out for a wave, circle Sunday the 16th on the calendar. It’s the one window with real size and clean offshore wind, but it’s a short-period groundswell that’s going to feel punchy and is best left to the experienced crew. The rest of the outlook is lean, with long gaps of nothing much. For a spot that’s as inconsistent and sheltered as Salcombe, this kind of blank run isn’t unusual. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s slim pickings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
7
1.6
W
7
1.2
W
7
0.8
W
6
0.1
SW
12
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.3
W
10
0.4
SW
7
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
285
124
49
6
17
15
7
6
7
14
10
6
6
17
14
23
12
11
25
43
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
30
WSW
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
NE
15
E
15
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
WSW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
WSW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
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
6:03AM3.38m
6:26PM3.77m
Low Tide
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
11:34AM0.59m
00:07AM0.31m
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5:48
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:51
8:49
8:46
8:45
8:44
8:42
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Temp °C
19
20
16
18
19
16
16
18
18
19
22
20
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25
21
22
23
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21
22
21
Feels °C
14
14
12
13
12
13
13
15
17
16
18
18
20
22
17
18
18
19
19
21
20
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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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