Sidmouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.68° N 3.24° W

Sidmouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sidmouth sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.7° 

Sidmouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sidmouth surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SW swell with 41 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sidmouth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sidmouth in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
W
10
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
1
SW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
18
0.7
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.1
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
3
2
19
27
27
41
13
4
3
3
3
11
2
2
3
6
16
16
3
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
10
W
20
W
30
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
SW
5
N
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
N
10
NE
10
S
10
ESE
10
E
15
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
High Tide
11:00PM2.98m
11:16AM2.91m
11:36PM2.69m
11:57AM2.66m
00:26AM2.43m
1:01PM2.45m
1:49AM2.25m
2:48PM2.39m
4:10AM2.32m
4:44PM2.61m
5:26AM2.62m
5:39PM2.94m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.71m
4:26AM0.87m
4:46PM1.02m
4:59AM1.18m
5:28PM1.34m
5:47AM1.48m
7:13PM1.62m
8:38AM1.65m
10:00PM1.49m
10:16AM1.44m
10:54PM1.19m
11:02AM1.15m
11:30PM0.87m
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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:56
6:58
6:58
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7:22
7:21
7:19
7:16
7:14
7:12
7:09
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Temp °C
17
12
18
17
17
20
19
17
17
18
17
20
22
18
20
22
19
20
19
18
Feels °C
10
9
13
12
14
16
16
16
16
16
16
20
20
18
20
22
20
19
18
18
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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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