Bantham surf break

Bantham surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 BST
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Bantham surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bantham sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bantham in the next 16 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
W
0.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1
WSW
2.5
SW
4
WSW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
1.4
SW
0.8
WSW
1.1
SSE
1.6
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)1212121111106613137101312111168191816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)501578212811459154271998335572274721112089447143882991018570454562
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
W
30
SW
30
WSW
35
WSW
15
W
30
SSW
45
SSW
55
WSW
45
W
30
W
10
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
25
E
15
SSE
25
SW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:30PM
4.48
6:39AM
4.68
6:57PM
4.63
7:08AM
4.74
7:23PM
4.69
7:36AM
4.71
7:50PM
4.68
8:05AM
4.61
8:18PM
4.57
8:34AM
4.42
8:48PM
4.39
9:05AM
4.17
9:20PM
4.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:21PM
0.08
12:36AM
0.13
12:55PM
-0.04
1:10AM
0.02
1:28PM
-0.04
1:43AM
0.02
1:59PM
0.06
2:14AM
0.13
2:29PM
0.25
2:45AM
0.33
2:59PM
0.50
3:16AM
0.59
3:29PM
0.80
3:49AM
0.90
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-7:45--7:47--7:49--7:51--7:52--7:53--7:55-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111211991011111111111291099131312109
Feels °C (?)678433546522-13628101054
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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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