Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 07 May 2026 BST
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Sidmouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sidmouth sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidmouth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sidmouth in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
1
E
5
0.1
W
11
1.3
ESE
7
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
4
3
12
7
4
28
32
54
2
176
3
10
8
3
2
2
7
10
5
5
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
10
E
15
S
15
SE
15
NE
20
NE
15
E
30
NE
35
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
25
W
30
WNW
15
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:38AM2.94m
10:54PM3.06m
11:21AM2.77m
11:39PM2.92m
12:12PM2.63m
00:33AM2.81m
1:15PM2.56m
1:36AM2.78m
2:28PM2.61m
2:47AM2.83m
3:43PM2.78m
4:00AM2.99m
4:49PM3.05m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.80m
4:17AM0.86m
4:27PM1.00m
5:03AM1.05m
5:16PM1.20m
6:09AM1.20m
6:30PM1.37m
7:49AM1.20m
8:18PM1.35m
9:13AM1.00m
9:36PM1.12m
10:09AM0.71m
10:30PM0.81m
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5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:28
5:28
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8:42
8:43
8:45
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
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2
Temp °C
13
12
11
13
14
12
17
17
15
14
14
10
13
13
9
13
14
10
12
12
9
8
8
9
9
11
9
13
14
10
8
9
6
11
11
6
9
11
7
6
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
1.3
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.1
SW
8
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
1
3
12
4
3
3
3
2
176
92
53
18
2
2
1
7
10
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
9
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
4
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
4
1
2
3
10
8
3
2
1
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
5
1
3
5
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.2
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
1
E
5
1.7
E
7
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1
4
1
7
4
28
32
54
271
14
16
2
1
1
5
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
505
523
279
127
161
94
94
94
325
318
124
93
64
285
165
73
312
377
379
382
65
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
7
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Information about the Sidmouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sidmouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sidmouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sidmouth 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 (Sidmouth) 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 Sidmouth 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Devon? If you are looking for accommodation near Sidmouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Devon, consider staying in East Devon which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around South Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Exmouth which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Heavitree, Exeter and Teignbridge.

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