Bantham Surf Break

Bantham Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.27° N 3.88° W

Issued: 12 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bantham sea temperature is
17.5° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Bantham surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 646 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bantham this week:

The surf forecast for Bantham over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bantham in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 1st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
6
1.4
W
9
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.2
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
152
218
77
311
119
85
86
64
53
34
32
31
16
16
18
17
16
13
35
10
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
25
NW
20
WNW
10
N
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
NW
15
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
5
SE
15
WSW
10
NNE
10
S
15
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
7:13AM4.08m
7:31PM4.35m
7:51AM4.10m
8:07PM4.39m
8:27AM4.09m
8:41PM4.38m
9:02AM4.06m
9:15PM4.35m
9:38AM4.01m
9:51PM4.29m
10:19AM3.96m
10:33PM4.20m
11:06AM3.92m
11:23PM4.11m
Low Tide
1:28PM0.61m
1:51AM0.52m
2:03PM0.54m
2:27AM0.46m
2:38PM0.51m
3:02AM0.45m
3:13PM0.54m
3:39AM0.47m
3:51PM0.62m
4:18AM0.54m
4:32PM0.74m
5:01AM0.65m
5:18PM0.90m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:29
9:28
9:28
9:28
9:27
9:27
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
16
19
20
17
18
19
17
22
22
18
22
24
19
20
22
23
23
26
26
Feels °C
14
14
12
15
16
14
16
16
15
20
19
16
19
20
16
19
20
22
21
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
270
152
17
116
119
85
86
64
53
34
32
31
16
16
18
17
16
13
2
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.3
W
3
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
5
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
4
3
3
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
1.1
WSW
10
1
WSW
6
1.4
W
9
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
8
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
13
218
77
311
2
3
2
2
5
35
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
268
222
41
10
0
4
10
15
15
221
143
92
111
75
74
111
74
81
102
74
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
7
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Information about the Bantham Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bantham provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bantham can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bantham 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 (Bantham) 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 Bantham 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Devon? If you are looking for accommodation near Bantham, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Devon, consider staying in Brent which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around South Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Plymouth, Paignton and Brixham.

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