Surf Forecasts:
Woolacombe surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woolacombe in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woolacombe over the next 16 days.
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next stretch. We're looking at a long, quiet period ahead. The only real chance for a wave is right at the tail end, so we've gotta be patient.
The first half of July is pretty much a flat spell. We're looking at days of tiny, weak waves. A few mornings here and there might look clean on the surface, but with swell height barely a ripple and the combined energy stuck in the double digits, there's just nothing to push you down the line. It's more of a paddle and a tan than a surf. That long dry stretch runs pretty much from now right through until the 22nd.
Now, if you're holding out, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 22nd of July. That's our one standout. Woolacombe is the spot. We get a bit of life back. It'll be a gentle offshore breeze early, keeping the surface clean, and the swell bumps up to a fun 5ft. That's a moderate wave energy reading (230), and it's rolling in from the west. The water is running warmer than normal for the time of year too, just to sweeten the deal. It’s a beach and reef setup here, so that longer period swell will be better if you find a bank, but the early morning looks like the ticket – clean lines and a bit of push.
Later that day and into Thursday the 23rd, the swell backs off a bit. The wind stays workable, but the quality drops. After that, it's back into the small stuff. So, treat the 22nd as the main event. It’s not world-class, but after such a long flat run, it’ll feel like a blessing. If you’re a beginner, that 5ft is getting to the top end of comfortable, but a soft board will handle it. For the experts, there just isn't enough size or power to get you really excited.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 21 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 58 | 55 | 51 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:35PM7.39m | 3:13AM7.58m | 3:48PM7.66m | 4:25AM7.86m | 4:57PM8.10m | 5:31AM8.25m | 5:59PM8.59m | 6:32AM8.65m | 6:56PM9.01m | 7:27AM8.96m | 7:48PM9.31m | 8:17AM9.13m | 8:37PM9.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM2.47m | 9:26AM2.27m | 10:03PM2.12m | 10:36AM1.91m | 11:11PM1.68m | 11:39AM1.48m | 00:12AM1.23m | 12:37PM1.11m | 1:10AM0.88m | 1:30PM0.84m | 2:03AM0.68m | 2:19PM0.74m | 2:52AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 55 | 51 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 21 | — | W 8 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 17 | W 17 | — | W 16 | — | — | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 6 | W 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 48 | 64 | 36 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 40 | 0 | 44 | 76 | 83 | 369 | 226 | 358 | 91 | 78 | 135 | 402 | 41 | 91 | 91 | 41 | 91 | 310 | 107 | 96 |
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