Salcombe Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.21° N 3.79° W

Salcombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
18.2°C
1.7° 

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


Salcombe surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, W swell with 1,333 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Salcombe over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty tough run. The guidance points to Salcombe being a sheltered spot, and it’s also inconsistent, so we’re not going to see much in the way of proper waves. There’s a big gap of nothing really worth paddling out for right from the start. The first few days are a write-off, with poor conditions and onshore or cross-off winds messing things up. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are just not on. Saturday the 5th has a glassy morning, but the swell is tiny and it’s still rated as poor. This quiet spell stretches all the way through until Sunday the 7th.

Now, Monday the 7th of September is where we finally get a flicker of hope. The morning session sees a moderate offshore wind from the NW, which is exactly what you want. The swell is a 4ft W groundswell with a 12-second period, giving it some nice shape and energy. The combined energy is moderate at 465. It’s not huge, but for this spot, it’s the best on offer. Keep in mind, this break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient, but when a set comes through, it should be clean.

Tuesday the 8th is the standout of the whole period. The morning has a solid 7ft W swell, with a moderate offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is strong at 718, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one to aim for. However, that 7ft is getting up there, so this is more for intermediate to experienced surfers. The swell direction is W, and the optimum is S, so it’s not a perfect match, but the clean offshore wind and decent size make it the best call. It might get a bit too big for beginners.

After that, things drop off again. Wednesday the 9th has some offshore wind but the swell is small. There’s another gap of poor conditions, with onshore winds and choppy seas through the rest of the week and into the next. There’s a long-period swell showing on the 15th of September, with a 16-second period and a big combined energy of 696, but the wind is cross-on, making it messy. It’s a shame, as that kind of period would normally mean powerful waves, but the wind ruins it.

Finally, on Wednesday the 16th of September, we get another look. The morning has a gentle cross-off wind and a 4ft W swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy is a moderate 440 and it’s another “good surf conditions” call. This one is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. The water temp is about a touch warmer than normal at 65°, which is nice for this time of year.

So, if you’re looking for a paddle, your best bet is the morning of Tuesday the 8th, with Monday the 7th and Wednesday the 16th as backup options. For the rest of it, you’re probably better off checking the forecasts again in a few days.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:44AM3.62m
11:03PM3.52m
11:30AM3.37m
11:58PM3.20m
12:34PM3.12m
1:18AM2.93m
2:07PM2.98m
3:10AM2.85m
3:58PM3.10m
4:53AM3.07m
5:20PM3.43m
5:58AM3.41m
6:15PM3.79m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.45m
5:00AM0.60m
5:27PM0.80m
5:56AM0.98m
6:38PM1.14m
7:21AM1.29m
8:28PM1.28m
9:12AM1.28m
10:06PM1.04m
10:31AM1.00m
11:09PM0.66m
11:26AM0.65m
11:57PM0.30m
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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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