Preston Beach Surf Forecast

/ Devon (South) (16 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.44° N 3.56° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Preston Beach surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 BST

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

Today's Preston Beach sea temperature is 18.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preston Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Preston Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Preston Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Tue 26th Aug)	3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf	1AM (Tue 26th Aug)	3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful	7AM (Tue 26th Aug)	4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
	AM	PM	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	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	E	W	W	S	SW	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	WSW	S
Period(s) (?)	5	5	5	6	5	10	10	18	18	3	4	4	5	5	5	6	5	5	4	14	4
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	21	12	5	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	7	10	57	56	66	112	33	4	1	0	18
Wind (km/h)	NNE	SSE	NNW	SE	SSW	NNW	NE	ESE	ENE	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	WNW	W	WSW	W	SW	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	glass	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		6:35PM 3.41		7:03AM 3.32		7:18PM 3.68	7:43AM 3.52		7:55PM 3.86	8:17AM 3.65		8:28PM 3.95	8:48AM 3.71		8:58PM 3.95	9:17AM 3.70		9:26PM 3.86	9:44AM 3.63		9:53PM 3.71
Low Tide / height (m)	11:29AM 0.85		12:03AM 0.61	12:15PM 0.60		12:45AM 0.36	12:55PM 0.39		1:22AM 0.18		1:32PM 0.24	1:56AM 0.07		2:06PM 0.17	2:29AM 0.05		2:38PM 0.18	2:59AM 0.11		3:09PM 0.26	3:28AM 0.26

	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
Sunrise	6:09	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-
Sunset	-	8:22	-	-	8:21	-	-	8:19	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:14	-	-	8:12	-	-	8:09	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
Temp. °C	17	20	17	19	22	17	18	19	18	17	17	17	19	19	18	21	23	16	19	18	16
Feels °C (?)	14	18	14	16	18	15	16	17	18	15	14	17	17	17	18	19	19	15	15	13	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Devon (South)

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Preston Beach (calm at Exeter Airport 32 km from Preston Beach). 0.7m 4s local chop from the ENE to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Preston Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Preston Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Preston Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Preston Beach 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 (Preston Beach) 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 Preston Beach 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.

Preston Beach is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Paignton. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paignton. Paignton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.