Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.7° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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SW
7
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5
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7
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WSW
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0.9
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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84
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33
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483
232
487
193
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54
33
18
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
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10
SSW
15
E
20
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15
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20
WSW
25
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35
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25
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High Tide
10:44AM3.62m
11:03PM3.52m
11:30AM3.37m
11:58PM3.20m
12:34PM3.12m
1:18AM2.93m
2:07PM2.98m
3:10AM2.85m
3:58PM3.10m
4:53AM3.07m
5:20PM3.43m
5:58AM3.41m
6:15PM3.79m
Low Tide
4:16AM0.25m
4:36PM0.45m
5:00AM0.60m
5:27PM0.80m
5:56AM0.98m
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
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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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