Saunton surf break

Saunton surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 GMT
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Saunton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Saunton sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saunton this week:

The surf forecast for Saunton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Saunton in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
1.6
W
2.3
WSW
2.3
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)12111114131212121267888761211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26402135302771444219347562012219165031814291601898350
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
NNE
0
W
10
NW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
SE
20
WSW
20
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
WNW
45
WNW
40
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
5
NW
5
SSW
15
WNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:47PM
8.99
8:06AM
9.00
8:26PM
8.72
8:47AM
8.54
9:08PM
8.22
9:32AM
7.87
9:55PM
7.56
10:25AM
7.10
10:54PM
6.85
11:35AM
6.39
12:15AM
6.32
1:09PM
6.04
1:54AM
6.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
-0.14
1:47AM
-0.05
2:07PM
0.10
2:25AM
0.26
2:46PM
0.58
3:07AM
0.79
3:30PM
1.23
3:57AM
1.48
4:24PM
1.96
5:04AM
2.18
5:42PM
2.60
6:44AM
2.62
7:34PM
2.78
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-6:30--6:31--6:34--6:35--6:37--6:38--6:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1213101010101111912109787787998
Feels °C (?)9108777875421-4-1-1113665
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Information about the Saunton Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Saunton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saunton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saunton 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 (Saunton) 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 Saunton 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.

Saunton is 7 km (4 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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