
Surf Forecasts:
Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 16,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, near gales from the W by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Thu morning, stormy winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 7 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
78 | 122 | 163 | 111 | 86 | 182 | 5831 | 4458 | 601 | 1351 | 493 | 9966 | 5896 | 2506 | 1541 | 1832 | 362 | 1100 | 1037 | 1065 | 1080 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:29PM2.82m | 1:18AM2.59m | 1:52PM2.78m | 2:47AM2.66m | 3:12PM2.92m | 4:02AM2.90m | 4:18PM3.17m | 4:57AM3.21m | 5:08PM3.47m | 5:40AM3.54m | 5:51PM3.75m | 6:19AM3.83m | 6:32PM3.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM1.56m | 6:44AM1.70m | 8:34PM1.57m | 9:04AM1.61m | 9:52PM1.28m | 10:08AM1.30m | 10:36PM0.92m | 10:50AM0.94m | 11:13PM0.55m | 11:28AM0.57m | 11:48PM0.21m | 12:05PM0.22m | 00:24AM-0.05m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
78 | 122 | 163 | 111 | 86 | 68 | — | — | 294 | 587 | — | — | — | — | — | 889 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | W 12 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SW 7 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 |
2 | 37 | — | — | 7 | 182 | 5831 | 4458 | 601 | 1351 | 493 | 9966 | 5896 | 2506 | 1541 | 1832 | 362 | 1100 | 1037 | 1065 | 1080 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 101 | 0 | 8 | 77 | 469 | 227 | 635 | 172 | 73 | 522 | 597 | 554 | 590 | 339 | 169 | 487 | 581 | 286 | 163 | 42 |
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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.










