Woolacombe surf break

Woolacombe surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 BST
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Woolacombe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Woolacombe sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Woolacombe surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 3,367 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolacombe this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Woolacombe in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Mon
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
11
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
W
8
1.9
WSW
9
2.1
W
9
2
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3.5
W
11
3
W
12
3
W
12
2.2
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.5
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
10
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
11
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
399
331
560
710
761
1259
1569
3367
2246
3035
1392
909
563
924
1630
1466
1051
819
607
486
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
45
SSW
45
WSW
40
SW
45
W
35
W
35
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
SE
30
E
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
7:36PM8.43m
7:51AM8.18m
8:09PM8.39m
8:25AM8.09m
8:43PM8.28m
9:00AM7.94m
9:19PM8.09m
9:37AM7.73m
9:58PM7.86m
10:17AM7.50m
10:41PM7.64m
11:03AM7.29m
11:32PM7.46m
11:58AM7.14m
Low Tide
1:32AM1.63m
1:46PM1.70m
2:06AM1.69m
2:19PM1.80m
2:41AM1.83m
2:52PM1.98m
3:18AM2.03m
3:28PM2.22m
3:58AM2.26m
4:08PM2.48m
4:43AM2.47m
4:56PM2.70m
5:37AM2.61m
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
10
8
2
5
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
Temp °C
16
14
14
14
14
15
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
14
14
14
16
13
11
9
9
9
7
6
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
8
7
11
10
9
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
11
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.5
W
14
2.5
W
12
3
W
12
2.2
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.5
WSW
11
0.4
SE
4
2.5
W
11
1.7
WSW
10
Energy kJ
233
7
7
6
20
106
1750
3035
1392
909
563
5
1466
607
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
8
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
W
8
1.9
WSW
9
2.1
W
9
2
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3.5
W
11
3
W
12
0.3
SSE
2
2.2
WSW
10
2.5
W
10
2.2
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
8
Energy kJ
96
399
331
560
710
761
1259
1569
3367
2246
1
924
1630
1051
819
486
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
4
4
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
221
104
181
184
94
458
483
541
231
344
87
23
90
3
3
76
41
23
90
23
90
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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Information about the Woolacombe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Woolacombe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woolacombe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woolacombe 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 (Woolacombe) 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 Woolacombe 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.

Woolacombe is 14 km (9 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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