As of 01:12 BST on 17 October 2026, Croyde scores 47/100 (Fair) for surf on PeakWave.
Wave energy: limiting. Rain: ideal.
What's driving it
Don't bother today: 47.
Experienced surfers only.
Better nearby
Nothing else in North Devon beats Croyde by a clear margin today.
See every North Devon surf spot today⚠ Rocks exposed at low tide
- Storm forecast unavailable
- Some safety checks are unavailable. Check local advice before setting out.
- Main limiter
- Wave energy
- Strongest positive
- Rain
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What matters for this session
Read the swell size, period and direction together with the wind at the beach. The tide chart below adds timing context for this break.
Today's forecast
Local time 4:07amSession recommendations are unavailable while safety or forecast evidence is incomplete or a red flag is active.
Tide
Modelled tideHeights relative to mean sea level
Best on low-mid tide
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoCroyde: conditions, work and crew
Croyde links live surf and coastal conditions with surf work, community search and the session planner.
This count comes from the role filters, not a Croyde-only marketplace location.
Read the practical route into this season, including roles, timing and local context.
Find the relevant crew search and see who is heading that way.
Use the planner entry point for the next practical decision.
Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Each location is refreshed every three hours. The hourly view, 7-day forecast, luck factor and packing notes come from the same stored update.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast with the version-matched historical observations available for the same time of year at Croyde. The delta shows whether conditions look better, worse or about the same as a typical mid-October.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Partly. The model uses stored spot geometry, swell ranges and tide preferences where configured. It cannot see changing banks, crowds, access, closures or everything visible on a local cam, so treat it as a starting point.
When is the best time for Surf at Croyde?
The best week for surf at Croyde is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.