Surf Forecasts:
Dawlish Warren surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 9s period, W swell with 6 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dawlish Warren this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dawlish Warren in the next 16 days are 0.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest with you straight up – this outlook for Dawlish Warren is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a full 16-day window, and the honest truth is there isn’t a single session I’d be rushing to get in the water for.
The whole period is essentially a flat spell. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 21st of July, and even then, it’s a tale of tiny, weak waves. For the first week, from the 21st right through to the 27th, we’re looking at swell heights barely breaking 2 ft, with combined energy readings mostly in the single digits (2 to 7). That’s barely enough to roll a pebble. The water temperature is a notable 68°F, with a massive anomaly of 7°F warmer than usual, which is very unusual, but there’s just no power behind it to make the most of it.
Moving into the second week, things don’t improve. The 30th of July offers the most energetic pulse we see, with a combined energy of 46 and a swell of 3 ft coming from the ESE. Even then, the guidance marks this break as "inconsistent" and sheltered. For a beginner spot, a 3 ft wave is fine, but the quality is rated as poor. The setup here is a beach-and-reef mix, and with such inconsistent, weak energy, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if any breeze picks up.
The best-looking conditions in the whole 16 days actually fall on the 1st of August. We’ve got a gentle offshore wind from the NNW, a 2 ft swell from the SW with a period of 6 seconds, and a combined energy of 48. The wind is offshore and clean, which is a major positive. But even then, it’s a tiny, short-period swell, and the break is already inconsistent. You’d need to be a patient beginner to find any joy there.
Frankly, for such a consistent area, a blank run like this is a bit of a surprise. But it’s a flat spell, and it’s going to be a long one. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | — | NNE 3 | W 10 | — | W 9 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | W 8 | S 3 | NNW 2 | — | W 2 | WSW 4 | W 7 | SSW 3 | W 9 | SW 6 | SSW 2 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 12:14PM3.10m | 00:24AM3.08m | 12:53PM2.89m | 1:05AM2.81m | 1:39PM2.72m | 1:57AM2.59m | 2:44PM2.60m | 3:20AM2.47m | 4:28PM2.61m | 5:15AM2.54m | 5:50PM2.80m | 6:19AM2.74m | 6:39PM3.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.98m | 6:12AM0.97m | 6:37PM1.23m | 7:12AM1.21m | 7:55PM1.40m | 8:33AM1.35m | 9:22PM1.43m | 9:50AM1.34m | 10:31PM1.32m | 10:50AM1.22m | 11:24PM1.14m | 11:38AM1.04m | 00:08AM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | SW 5 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | — | NNE 3 | SSW 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | NNW 2 | — | W 2 | WSW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | — | SSW 2 | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 790 | 303 | 278 | 797 | 390 | 123 | 169 | 430 | 516 | 799 | 498 | 486 | 486 | 692 | 692 | 874 | 114 | 79 | 146 | 112 |
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