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Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidmouth this week:
The surf forecast for Sidmouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sidmouth in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sidmouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | |
3 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 139 | 59 | 69 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | |
High Tide | 7:18PM3.80m | 7:40AM3.78m | 8:03PM3.92m | 8:28AM3.81m | 8:48PM3.93m | 9:16AM3.72m | 9:34PM3.86m | 10:04AM3.55m | 10:22PM3.71m | 10:54AM3.32m | 11:11PM3.50m | 11:46AM3.08m | 00:04AM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM-0.01m | 00:44AM-0.02m | 1:03PM-0.09m | 1:27AM-0.13m | 1:45PM-0.06m | 2:11AM-0.11m | 2:27PM0.07m | 2:56AM0.03m | 3:11PM0.28m | 3:43AM0.26m | 3:57PM0.55m | 4:36AM0.54m | 4:49PM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 |
— | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 14 | SW 4 | — | W 13 | — | W 12 | W 11 | SSE 6 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
 kJ | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 28 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SW 11 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 10 | — | 7 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 139 | 59 | 69 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 222 | 374 | 279 | 210 | 406 | 164 | 73 | 106 | 106 | 549 | 461 | 297 | 315 | 166 | 85 | 73 | 85 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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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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