Surf Forecasts:
Dawlish Warren surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dawlish Warren this week:
The surf forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dawlish Warren in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked over the charts for the next sixteen days, and the honest truth is there’s nothing on the cards for Dawlish Warren. The whole period is a total flat spell with no surfable waves to speak of.
The water temperature is sitting at 68° – that’s a good 7° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. The sea’s got a warm bath feel to it, but there’s no energy to back it up. The combined energy of all swells directed here never gets above a weak 62. That’s barely a bump on the surface.
The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday morning the 15th has a weak 3ft easterly windswell with a short 6-second period, but it’s ruined by a 16 mph cross-shore wind. It’s a messy, choppy mess. The afternoon dies to nothing. Thursday the 16th is the same story – a tiny bit of height on the morning but the wind is off. Friday the 17th through to the end of July is a constant run of tiny, weak swells, rarely breaking 2ft, with periods all over the shop but mostly short and weak. The wind is never clean and offshore for any decent swell. There are a few glassy moments on the morning of the 20th and the morning of the 25th, but with only 0.7ft and 0.3ft of swell respectively, you’d be bobbing about on a millpond.
The break itself is sheltered and inconsistent, and for a beginner-friendly spot, it needs a bit of push. This stretch of weather offers none. It’s a blank run – and for this area, that’s not unusual. It’s one of those times you just have to wait for the charts to change. Forecasts can turn around, but right now, I’d keep the board in the car and the wetsuit dry.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SW 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | W 11 | ESE 4 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 50 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 8:28PM4.05m | 8:57AM3.76m | 9:12PM4.12m | 9:40AM3.75m | 9:53PM4.07m | 10:20AM3.66m | 10:33PM3.91m | 10:59AM3.51m | 11:10PM3.67m | 11:37AM3.31m | 11:47PM3.38m | 12:14PM3.10m | 00:24AM3.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.18m | 1:54AM-0.01m | 2:06PM0.13m | 2:38AM-0.03m | 2:49PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.05m | 3:31PM0.29m | 4:02AM0.21m | 4:12PM0.48m | 4:43AM0.44m | 4:55PM0.72m | 5:25AM0.70m | 5:41PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 4 | SW 5 | — | E 3 | W 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | E 5 | S 3 | W 11 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 12 | 31 | — | 20 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | — | S 14 | SW 7 | W 6 | S 12 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 3 | E 6 | — | — | S 3 | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | E 3 | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 50 | 81 | 25 | 2 | 40 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 24 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 169 | 380 | 169 | 307 | 85 | 112 | 1813 | 474 | 510 | 510 | 82 | 114 | 169 | 390 | 390 | 484 | 82 | 112 | 123 | 149 |
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