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Woolacombe Surf Forecast
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Woolacombe surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 21 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolacombe in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolacombe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | |
494 | 322 | 288 | 485 | 423 | 326 | 250 | 205 | 157 | 86 | 78 | 85 | 79 | 84 | 162 | 150 | 138 | 87 | 57 | 33 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 10:10AM8.31m | 10:31PM8.32m | 11:07AM7.84m | 11:33PM7.91m | 12:12PM7.47m | 00:42AM7.64m | 1:22PM7.31m | 1:52AM7.58m | 2:30PM7.38m | 2:56AM7.69m | 3:30PM7.59m | 3:52AM7.87m | 4:23PM7.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM1.76m | 4:49AM1.88m | 5:09PM2.22m | 5:56AM2.25m | 6:18PM2.54m | 7:06AM2.45m | 7:29PM2.65m | 8:13AM2.46m | 8:35PM2.56m | 9:13AM2.34m | 9:33PM2.35m | 10:06AM2.17m | 10:23PM2.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 494 | 322 | 288 | 485 | 423 | 326 | 250 | 205 | 157 | 86 | 78 | 85 | 79 | 57 | 162 | 150 | 138 | 87 | 57 | 33 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | NNW 3 | W 19 | SW 18 | W 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 59 | 84 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 41 |
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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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