Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 29 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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Friday (Feb 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 6th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 6th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 30th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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 (?)
1.6
SSE
1.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
1.4
SE
2.5
SE
1.2
ESE
1
SSW
0.4
SW
1.3
SSE
1.9
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)612121851717151491857751766766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16683322237915418624177100364810357213653102109258491223247
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
40
SE
45
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
35
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
30
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
2.73
4:14AM
2.97
4:55PM
2.95
5:23AM
3.30
5:55PM
3.25
6:14AM
3.63
6:42PM
3.50
6:58AM
3.88
7:24PM
3.66
7:37AM
4.03
8:02PM
3.73
8:14AM
4.05
8:37PM
3.71
8:48AM
3.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:03PM
1.00
9:48AM
0.89
10:11PM
0.81
10:49AM
0.62
11:05PM
0.58
11:40AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.37
12:24PM
0.15
12:34AM
0.22
1:04PM
0.02
1:12AM
0.14
1:41PM
-0.01
1:49AM
0.15
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:46--7:43--7:43
Sunset4:58--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:05--5:07--5:08--
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
19-54---2-1-67223111-
Temp. °C9999891089109989101099998
Feels °C (?)113464557741-114442371
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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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