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
12.9° C
(Which is 1.3°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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
13
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SSW
4
1.3
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
SW
8
0.7
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
12
0.8
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
2
3
6
10
8
5
9
28
22
90
90
62
23
9
12
9
14
4
4
24
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
25
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SE
5
ENE
15
SE
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:29PM3.67m
6:48AM3.73m
7:15PM3.87m
7:37AM3.85m
8:00PM3.98m
8:25AM3.87m
8:46PM4.00m
9:13AM3.78m
9:32PM3.92m
10:02AM3.61m
10:20PM3.77m
10:52AM3.38m
11:10PM3.57m
11:45AM3.14m
Low Tide
00:00AM0.19m
12:21PM-0.02m
00:44AM-0.03m
1:03PM-0.10m
1:27AM-0.14m
1:45PM-0.08m
2:11AM-0.13m
2:28PM0.05m
2:56AM0.01m
3:12PM0.26m
3:44AM0.24m
3:58PM0.54m
4:36AM0.54m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:53
8:55
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
2
1
2
2
6
2
Temp °C
12
9
12
13
10
13
12
10
12
12
13
16
15
13
17
17
14
16
15
14
16
5
7
9
10
6
8
7
4
8
7
9
10
9
9
14
13
12
14
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
14
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
4
2
3
3
2
7
15
9
8
7
3
3
1
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
4
3
8
9
14
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
1
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SSW
4
1.3
S
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.4
ESE
3
0.8
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
1
6
10
5
9
28
22
90
90
62
23
9
12
9
4
4
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
1
4
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
308
162
390
266
266
239
212
169
77
102
542
797
212
77
112
112
49
49
49
75
82
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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