Salcombe surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 02 Feb 2026 GMT
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Salcombe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salcombe sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salcombe this week:

The surf forecast for Salcombe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salcombe in the next 12 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 9th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
ESE
1.8
SW
2.4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
2.1
SW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)71116151413111019171616141313131211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55872527664904230993180699025525331452353186307423253303627264815158577991393
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSW
25
S
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
30
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
S
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23AM
4.27
7:47PM
3.97
7:58AM
4.31
8:21PM
3.96
8:31AM
4.23
8:53PM
3.88
9:02AM
4.06
9:22PM
3.73
9:31AM
3.82
9:51PM
3.54
10:01AM
3.55
10:22PM
3.33
10:34AM
3.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:31AM
0.10
1:00PM
-0.10
1:11AM
0.03
1:37PM
-0.12
1:48AM
0.05
2:13PM
-0.03
2:23AM
0.18
2:47PM
0.15
2:57AM
0.38
3:19PM
0.40
3:30AM
0.64
3:51PM
0.70
4:04AM
0.93
4:24PM
1.01
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-7:47--7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:37-
Sunset--5:10--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:19--5:21
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light rain
Rain (mm)
121-1-152614224211-1923
Temp. °C101010109910111011111111111010101010119
Feels °C (?)455511454856465655670
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Information about the Salcombe Surf forecast

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

Salcombe is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Dartmouth. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dartmouth. Dartmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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