Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
18.2°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WSW swell with 647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 (Aug 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Friday
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0.4
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4
0.3
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Energy kJ
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32
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126
Wind (km/h)
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25
ESE
10
S
15
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15
SE
25
E
20
SW
20
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10
SSW
25
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WSW
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30
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35
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WNW
35
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20
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High Tide
5:56PM3.20m
6:22AM3.16m
6:36PM3.52m
6:58AM3.43m
7:10PM3.80m
7:31AM3.67m
7:42PM4.01m
8:03AM3.85m
8:13PM4.15m
8:33AM3.96m
8:43PM4.19m
9:04AM3.99m
9:14PM4.15m
Low Tide
11:20AM1.17m
11:49PM0.96m
11:58AM0.87m
00:23AM0.64m
12:31PM0.58m
00:54AM0.35m
1:02PM0.32m
1:25AM0.10m
1:34PM0.12m
1:56AM-0.08m
2:07PM-0.01m
2:28AM-0.16m
2:40PM-0.05m
3:01AM-0.14m
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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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