Dawlish Warren surf break

Dawlish Warren surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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Dawlish Warren surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dawlish Warren sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dawlish Warren this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dawlish Warren in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.5
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.3
NE
2
0.1
SW
7
0.3
NE
3
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
9
0.8
E
5
0.1
W
8
0.3
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
2
0
2
8
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
33
1
0
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
SW
5
W
10
SE
10
E
20
WNW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
W
10
NW
0
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:38PM3.61m
7:52AM3.54m
8:07PM3.64m
8:23AM3.52m
8:36PM3.61m
8:54AM3.45m
9:06PM3.54m
9:25AM3.33m
9:38PM3.42m
9:58AM3.17m
10:12PM3.27m
10:35AM3.00m
10:52PM3.12m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.30m
1:01AM0.31m
1:15PM0.26m
1:33AM0.26m
1:45PM0.28m
2:05AM0.27m
2:16PM0.36m
2:36AM0.36m
2:46PM0.48m
3:07AM0.50m
3:17PM0.64m
3:40AM0.68m
3:50PM0.82m
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clear
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5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
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8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:42
7
13
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
12
13
13
11
14
14
12
12
13
12
12
13
11
12
13
9
11
12
11
14
13
10
10
11
7
12
12
11
10
12
11
9
12
9
11
10
5
7
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.5
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
SW
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
W
8
0.7
E
5
0.3
E
4
Energy kJ
20
8
1
8
3
1
1
1
1
26
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
W
10
0.2
S
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
E
5
Energy kJ
1
4
1
1
1
1
4
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
99
150
82
82
131
170
548
217
149
144
149
212
317
298
149
169
212
112
169
513
481
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Dawlish Warren Surf forecast

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

Dawlish Warren is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Exmouth. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Exmouth. Exmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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