Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
18.0°C
1.5° 

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


Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sat
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
SW
17
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
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9
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
7
0.9
SW
4
1.6
SW
6
1.4
SW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
56
16
16
55
390
346
260
270
210
113
79
36
33
54
24
150
171
125
207
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
W
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
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WNW
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High Tide
1:18AM2.93m
2:07PM2.98m
3:10AM2.85m
3:58PM3.10m
4:53AM3.07m
5:20PM3.43m
5:58AM3.41m
6:15PM3.79m
6:45AM3.72m
6:58PM4.08m
7:24AM3.95m
7:36PM4.24m
Low Tide
6:38PM1.14m
7:21AM1.29m
8:28PM1.28m
9:12AM1.28m
10:06PM1.04m
10:31AM1.00m
11:09PM0.66m
11:26AM0.65m
11:57PM0.30m
12:11PM0.32m
00:38AM0.01m
12:51PM0.07m
1:15AM-0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Thurlestone Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thurlestone Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurlestone Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurlestone Reef 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 (Thurlestone Reef) 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 Thurlestone Reef 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 Thurlestone Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Devon, consider staying in Brent which is 19 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around South Devon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Plymouth, Brixham and Paignton.

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