Surf Forecasts:
Dawlish Warren surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SW swell with 23 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dawlish Warren over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Dawlish Warren in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how some of you roll. I’ve been through the numbers, and it’s a grim picture. The first 11 days of this 16-day run are a flat, frustrating dead zone. From the 14th of August right through to the 24th, the swell is barely a ripple, with most of the combined energy sitting at a pathetic 1 or 2 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The water is 67°, which is 5° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s much warmer than normal, so at least you’ll be comfortable waiting for something that never comes.
The only real flicker of hope is on the 28th of August. Friday morning has a 5ft swell from the SW, with a combined energy of 110 (moderate wave energy), but it’s a short period of 5 seconds and a fresh cross-shore wind from the ENE—lumpy and messy. Friday afternoon is the standout: the swell hits 6ft from the SW, with a combined energy of 191 (moderate wave energy), and the wind turns cross-off from the NNE at 28 mph. That’s a strong breeze, but it’s clean. At 6ft, this is only for experts, and at Dawlish Warren, which is a sheltered, inconsistent spot that rarely breaks properly, this is a rare event. The long period on the 22nd (15 seconds) is a tease—a groundswell with energy of 13, but it’s from the S and the swell height is only 0.3ft. That’s a phantom.
The best on offer? Friday afternoon, the 28th of August. That 6ft from the SW with a clean cross-off wind is the only time the ocean looks like it might have a pulse. The short period of 6 seconds means it’ll be a bit fat, but it’s the best you’ll get. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, but on a day like that, the lineup will be packed. The 29th of August, Saturday morning, has a 3ft swell from the WSW with clean cross-off wind, but the combined energy drops to 61 (weak wave energy), so it’s a step down.
For the rest of the run, it’s a kite surfer’s paradise. The 24th of August has strong onshore winds and chop, and the 27th has onshore swell with a combined energy of 37—more of a wind-blown mess than a surfable wave. If you’re a paddle surfer, hang up your board. The forecast can change, and it’s not often this flat at Dawlish Warren, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 2 | NW 2 | W 7 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | S 16 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 16 | WSW 3 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52PM4.18m | 9:16AM3.87m | 9:28PM4.11m | 9:51AM3.79m | 10:02PM3.94m | 10:23AM3.64m | 10:34PM3.68m | 10:54AM3.43m | 11:05PM3.39m | 11:25AM3.19m | 11:37PM3.08m | 11:57AM2.94m | 00:12AM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM-0.12m | 2:29PM0.05m | 2:55AM-0.06m | 3:06PM0.13m | 3:30AM0.09m | 3:42PM0.30m | 4:04AM0.33m | 4:17PM0.54m | 4:38AM0.61m | 4:53PM0.83m | 5:12AM0.92m | 5:32PM1.13m | ||||||||
 |  | |  | | | |  | | | | | |  | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 26 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 5 | — | — | S 17 | SSW 4 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | WSW 8 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | SSW 2 | NW 2 | — | WSW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 112 | 170 | 567 | 274 | 151 | 498 | 300 | 309 | 496 | 212 | 795 | 380 | 213 | 266 | 952 | 148 | 49 | 50 | 135 |
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Dawlish Warren surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest