Woolacombe Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.18° N 4.21° W

Woolacombe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Woolacombe sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.4° 

Woolacombe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Woolacombe surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Woolacombe in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ for Woolacombe. To be honest, straight off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The first week is looking pretty grim, with barely a ripple worth paddlin’ for. There’s a real gap here from the start right through until the morning of Monday the 12th of August. That’s a good six days of flat or just plain messy conditions. The water is sitting at 66° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezin’ if you do go for a dip.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday the 12th of August. We’ve got a bit of a pulse of swell, 3ft from the west with a 10-second period – that’s a proper groundswell, which will give the waves a bit of shape. The combined energy hits 126 (moderate wave energy), and with a light offshore breeze from the NE, it’ll be clean. It’s only a 1/10, so it’s not gonna be a classic, but it’s surfable. The afternoon on the 12th and most of the 13th, the wind swings onshore and messes it up again.

Now, look, if you’re desperate, the morning of Monday the 17th of August is a bit of a wildcard. The swell is only 3ft and the period is a short 5 seconds, so it won’t be punchy, but the wind is a light offshore from the NNE, keeping it tidy. The combined energy is only 59 (weak wave energy), so it’s small and weak, but it’s clean. It’s another 1/10, but it’s the best of a bad lot. The afternoon of the 17th sees a bigger pulse of 4ft from the WNW with a combined energy of 164 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is cross-shore, which will chop it up. It’s just not worth it.

Honestly, standouts? There aren’t any. The best on offer is the morning of the 12th and maybe the morning of the 17th, but they’re both very ordinary. For a break that’s fairly exposed to a WNW swell, the wind is just blowin’ the wrong way most of the time. It’s one of those runs where the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait for a little bump.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
9
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
1
WSW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
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7
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6
10
4
4
4
4
4
5
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7
42
125
173
166
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
0
ENE
5
NNE
20
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
5
ENE
20
ESE
15
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0
E
10
NE
20
W
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
00:14AM7.59m
12:42PM7.28m
1:25AM7.21m
2:06PM7.09m
2:55AM7.14m
3:37PM7.34m
4:21AM7.52m
4:54PM7.94m
5:31AM8.13m
5:56PM8.63m
6:28AM8.73m
6:49PM9.19m
Low Tide
5:36PM2.43m
6:14AM2.58m
6:51PM2.79m
7:39AM2.86m
8:30PM2.84m
9:13AM2.73m
10:00PM2.44m
10:33AM2.23m
11:11PM1.82m
11:37AM1.61m
00:12AM1.21m
12:31PM1.06m
1:04AM0.75m
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5:48
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5:56
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8:55
8:53
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8:49
8:46
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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.

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