Surf Forecasts:
Wembury surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wembury this week:
The surf forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wembury in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wembury over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the UK. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: the start of this forecast is a bit of a flat spell for the Devon coast. We're looking at a solid week of knee-high dribble and clean, glassy conditions that are more suited to a longboard cruise or a paddleboard than a proper surf. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.
Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of July is all the same story: tiny, weak swells. The combined energy is barely registering, with values like 7, 6, and 4, which is basically a flat lake. Winds are light, often glassy, which is nice for the view, but not for riding. We get a little spike of energy on the 31st of July with a combined energy of 21, but it's still a messy, short-period windswell from the west, so it's a pass.
The first real sign of life comes on the 1st of August. The swell finally pushes up to 6 ft, but it's a lumpy, choppy mess. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the SSW, and the combined energy jumps to 222. This is a moderate energy swell, but it's all bluster and no shape. The water's gonna be a washing machine, and honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than for a traditional surfer.
Now, the standout is the morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August. The stars align for a brief window. We've got a 4 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, giving a combined energy of 237. The wind is a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. That's the magic combo. The waves will be clean, with some shape, and that energy is solid. It's not a huge swell, but it's the best quality we've got on offer. It's a good size for a confident beginner, but still manageable for most. If you can get out for that morning session, that's the one to chase.
After that, the magic fades. The afternoon of the 2nd drops off, and we're back to the small stuff through the first week of August. The 6th of August shows a tiny bit of life with a 1 ft, 11-second period groundswell, but the combined energy is low at 62, so it's not worth getting excited about.
So, in short: a long wait for a very short window. The 2nd of August morning is your best bet. Don't hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | W 3 | W 5 | W 7 | W 3 | W 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 3 | W 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | W 12 |
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 kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 56 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:34PM4.54m | 00:55AM4.53m | 1:31PM4.37m | 1:58AM4.32m | 2:37PM4.30m | 3:07AM4.23m | 3:43PM4.34m | 4:12AM4.28m | 4:42PM4.49m | 5:09AM4.41m | 5:32PM4.68m | 5:58AM4.58m | 6:17PM4.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20AM1.87m | 6:46PM2.12m | 7:21AM2.15m | 7:54PM2.32m | 8:30AM2.30m | 9:07PM2.37m | 9:38AM2.31m | 10:14PM2.27m | 10:38AM2.18m | 11:10PM2.05m | 11:28AM1.97m | 11:55PM1.80m | 12:10PM1.73m | 00:34AM1.55m | |||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | S 12 | W 7 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 24 | 15 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | W 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | S 12 | — | W 6 | W 9 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | NW 3 | — | W 3 | W 5 | — | W 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 9 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 29 | — | 11 | — | — | 7 | 56 | — | 3 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 469 | 710 | 444 | 66 | 117 | 473 | 486 | 760 | 537 | 471 | 458 | 756 | 223 | 223 | 97 | 70 | 97 | 0 | 89 | 97 | 97 |
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