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Sidmouth surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 18 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
9.2° 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 Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 25th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 25th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.5
SE
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.6
SW
1.8
S
3
SSE
1.8
S
1.2
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.2
S
1.3
SE
0.6
SW
0.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)774122056876766171561618191920
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5273713212107530284383109112188375161109236303306
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
0
SE
10
S
20
SW
50
SSE
60
SSE
30
SSW
30
SSE
30
SE
30
S
20
SSE
15
SW
45
S
30
WSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:11PM
3.52
9:22AM
3.80
9:47PM
3.47
9:57AM
3.67
10:24PM
3.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:21AM
0.22
2:49PM
0.09
2:59AM
0.29
3:28PM
0.18
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise8:06--8:04--8:03--8:03--8:02--8:00--7:58--
Sunset-4:39--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:46--4:47--4:50-
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Rain (mm)
1241---65214217-13---
Temp. °C7789999988999108887887
Feels °C (?)457862-3-3112246-1210452
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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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