Surf Forecasts:
Woolacombe surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WSW swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woolacombe this week:
The surf forecast for Woolacombe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolacombe in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolacombe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Woolacombe.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, long gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The first proper surfable window doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th of August, and even then it’s pretty average.
For the first few days, it’s all tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. We’re talking flat spells and choppy onshore junk. Honestly, you’d be better off checking the tide pools or going for a run. This blank run is pretty normal for the area when the swell just doesn’t line up.
Wednesday 12th August finally gives us something. Early morning, with the wind swinging offshore from the east at 12 mph, we get some clean lines. Swell is a weak 2ft from the west, with a short period of 10 seconds and weak energy (74). It’s not going to blow your mind, but the offshore wind will make it rideable and tidy. The afternoon glass-off with 2ft from the WSW is your best bet for the day – glassy clean, but still very ordinary.
Now, if you’re looking for the standout in this whole 16-day outlook, you’ve got to look ahead to Thursday 18th August. That morning, the swell jumps to 5ft from the west, period of 7 seconds, and moderate energy (208). That’s the biggest surf in the forecast, but here’s the catch – the wind is onshore from the west at 6 mph. It’ll be bumpy and a bit messy. With the size pushing over 5ft at times, this one is for the intermediate crew who don’t mind a bit of chop. It’s the best size on offer, but the quality is still lacking.
Friday 21st August morning is worth a mention for the dedicated. A fresh 22 mph offshore easterly will blow the tops off a 4ft west swell (120 energy). It’ll be clean and hollow-looking, but that wind is strong, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly on the bank.
Honestly, mate, there’s no real classic day in this run. The best of it is the Wednesday 12th afternoon glass-off, or the Friday 21st morning if you want some power with a side of strong wind. For the beginners, the first week is mostly too small or too messy, and the 18th gets a bit too big for a learner.
Stay patient. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 2 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 73 | 96 | 108 | 191 | 170 | 151 | 103 | 123 | 84 | 63 | 42 | 29 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:21AM7.52m | 4:54PM7.94m | 5:31AM8.13m | 5:56PM8.63m | 6:28AM8.73m | 6:49PM9.19m | 7:17AM9.16m | 7:36PM9.55m | 8:02AM9.38m | 8:19PM9.66m | 8:42AM9.37m | 8:59PM9.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM2.44m | 10:33AM2.23m | 11:11PM1.82m | 11:37AM1.61m | 00:12AM1.21m | 12:31PM1.06m | 1:04AM0.75m | 1:19PM0.70m | 1:50AM0.52m | 2:02PM0.56m | 2:31AM0.51m | 2:40PM0.63m | 3:06AM0.72m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 73 | 96 | 108 | 191 | 170 | 151 | 103 | — | 84 | 63 | 42 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 2 | SE 2 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 9 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 123 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 316 | 316 | 145 | 145 | 91 | 410 | 268 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 96 | 41 | 43 | 310 | 43 | 376 | 369 | 317 |
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