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Preston Beach Surf Forecast
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Preston Beach surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 05 Jul 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preston Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Preston Beach in the next 12 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preston Beach over the next 12 days.
Sat 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thu 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49AM 2.69 | 3:38PM 2.74 | 4:05AM 2.67 | 4:55PM 2.83 | 5:25AM 2.77 | 5:59PM 3.01 | 6:26AM 2.94 | 6:49PM 3.21 | 7:13AM 3.12 | 7:32PM 3.42 | 7:55AM 3.28 | 8:12PM 3.61 | 8:35AM 3.40 | 8:49PM 3.75 | 9:13AM 3.48 | 9:27PM 3.83 | 9:52AM 3.52 | 10:04PM 3.85 | 10:30AM 3.51 | 10:42PM 3.80 | 11:11AM 3.45 | 11:21PM 3.67 | 11:53AM 3.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 1.39 | 9:32AM 1.22 | 10:07PM 1.29 | 10:27AM 1.14 | 10:59PM 1.13 | 11:15AM 1.00 | 11:43PM 0.95 | 11:57AM 0.84 | 12:24AM 0.75 | 12:35PM 0.67 | 1:02AM 0.56 | 1:12PM 0.51 | 1:39AM 0.39 | 1:49PM 0.38 | 2:16AM 0.25 | 2:25PM 0.29 | 2:54AM 0.16 | 3:04PM 0.27 | 3:33AM 0.13 | 3:44PM 0.31 | 4:14AM 0.18 | 4:27PM 0.42 | 4:59AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Sat 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thu 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 |
| Sunset | 9:27 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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