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Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.5° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 26,498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.5m 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Mainly gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Sun night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
8
3
WSW
10
1.6
SW
9
4
SSW
9
4.5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
9
3.5
SW
8
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SW
11
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WSW
12
3.5
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.4
SW
7
2.5
SW
8
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SW
8
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1930
1298
1733
402
2639
8559
3605
1245
535
1915
3685
2421
3657
551
556
796
908
5553
3963
3391
Wind (km/h)
45
W
55
WSW
25
W
30
SSE
60
S
70
NW
55
WNW
35
WNW
35
SW
65
WSW
45
WNW
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WNW
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WNW
20
SW
50
SSW
35
SW
45
SSW
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WSW
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W
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:02AM2.90m
4:18PM3.17m
4:57AM3.21m
5:08PM3.47m
5:40AM3.54m
5:51PM3.75m
6:19AM3.83m
6:32PM3.98m
6:56AM4.05m
7:11PM4.12m
7:33AM4.18m
7:51PM4.16m
Low Tide
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
12:42PM-0.05m
1:01AM-0.22m
1:20PM-0.22m
1:39AM-0.26m
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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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