Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 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
9.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidmouth this week:

The surf forecast for Sidmouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sidmouth in the next 12 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 15th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 13th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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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
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
1.3
S
2.2
S
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.7
SSE
1.4
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)812101288857866576655566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)244692524911977456173159160623562768959251097480
Wind
(km/h)
60
NW
30
NW
40
NW
30
NW
15
NW
15
NW
10
SE
40
S
40
S
30
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SSE
40
S
30
S
35
W
25
WSW
40
SW
10
SSW
5
NW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:16PM
3.25
10:25AM
3.42
10:52PM
3.05
11:01AM
3.15
11:30PM
2.86
11:38AM
2.88
12:11AM
2.69
12:22PM
2.65
1:04AM
2.56
1:23PM
2.47
2:26AM
2.50
3:08PM
2.42
4:09AM
2.61
4:43PM
2.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:27AM
0.66
4:01PM
0.61
4:10AM
0.90
4:44PM
0.85
4:58AM
1.14
5:36PM
1.08
6:03AM
1.34
6:47PM
1.26
7:33AM
1.44
8:08PM
1.32
8:53AM
1.39
9:16PM
1.26
9:54AM
1.24
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:11--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:10--8:08--8:07-
Sunset--4:27--4:28--4:30--4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
mod rain
Rain (mm)
42-----361--10121-26-8
Temp. °C75657799121311111111119910999
Feels °C (?)-2-3-3-323216664435323575
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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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