Dawlish Warren surf break

Dawlish Warren surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 08 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
9.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dawlish Warren this week:

The surf forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dawlish Warren in the next 12 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
1.2
S
2.4
SSE
1.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
WSW
2
S
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)557101018812771817141014914151367
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3467538557964884178962569057191323532127916298187
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
SSE
40
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
30
WSW
30
W
20
S
20
SW
30
W
40
WNW
35
WSW
40
WNW
50
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
S
40
S
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35PM
3.12
10:45AM
3.05
11:08PM
2.89
11:21AM
2.78
11:49PM
2.67
12:10PM
2.53
12:53AM
2.49
1:34PM
2.35
3:02AM
2.46
4:10PM
2.43
4:47AM
2.73
5:16PM
2.73
5:34AM
3.08
5:56PM
3.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:06AM
0.90
4:26PM
0.97
4:44AM
1.19
5:07PM
1.26
5:41AM
1.48
6:26PM
1.52
7:52AM
1.63
8:37PM
1.55
9:31AM
1.48
9:51PM
1.36
10:28AM
1.21
10:39PM
1.09
11:09AM
0.91
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26-
Sunset--5:19--5:21--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:28--5:29
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
3310--41-85---12----11
Temp. °C9910101011111110101010955567769
Feels °C (?)5368797565411-4-4-402-1-32
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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 12 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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