Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
9.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.2
WSW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
0.4
WSW
1.1
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)66204515554666665551413912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)154123823407166383613018219819812140313243314
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
30
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
30
S
25
SSE
10
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
2.65
5:00AM
3.00
5:27PM
3.01
5:39AM
3.37
6:04PM
3.36
6:15AM
3.69
6:39PM
3.65
6:50AM
3.94
7:13PM
3.86
7:26AM
4.08
7:48PM
3.97
8:02AM
4.10
8:23PM
3.96
8:39AM
3.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
1.13
10:44AM
0.84
10:51PM
0.80
11:17AM
0.48
11:25PM
0.47
11:48AM
0.15
11:58PM
0.18
12:20PM
-0.11
12:32AM
-0.05
12:54PM
-0.27
1:07AM
-0.19
1:28PM
-0.30
1:44AM
-0.20
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11
Sunset6:15--6:17--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:25--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C11710109101010121311101110111198976
Feels °C (?)6-14334575764567762310
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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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