Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 15 Jan 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
9.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidmouth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sidmouth in the next 12 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
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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 (?)
1.2
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
S
0.3
SW
0.8
SSE
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.6
E
0.6
ESE
0.3
WSW
1.1
SSE
1
SE
0.6
WSW
0.6
SE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
W
0.1
SW
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)995165874410551254414131378
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)230119374827188101320614410719111087321
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
S
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
N
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11AM
2.83
5:36PM
2.78
5:55AM
3.09
6:16PM
3.00
6:32AM
3.33
6:53PM
3.20
7:07AM
3.55
7:28PM
3.36
7:41AM
3.72
8:02PM
3.47
8:14AM
3.82
8:36PM
3.52
8:48AM
3.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
1.12
10:42AM
1.05
10:54PM
0.94
11:23AM
0.83
11:32PM
0.74
12:00PM
0.63
12:07AM
0.56
12:34PM
0.43
12:40AM
0.40
1:06PM
0.27
1:12AM
0.29
1:39PM
0.15
1:46AM
0.22
2:13PM
0.08
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:03--8:03--8:02-
Sunset--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:46
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--12---135112--------
Temp. °C79989988991091099957334
Feels °C (?)5444565665554654-13-101
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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 12 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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