Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.0° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WSW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
5
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WSW
4
0.7
WSW
6
0.4
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7
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
9
1.2
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9
0.8
WSW
9
0.5
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9
0.5
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0.3
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8
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
W
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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21
27
51
180
222
96
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39
14
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19
8
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7
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
20
W
15
NW
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
25
W
15
NW
15
NE
5
SW
15
N
25
ENE
15
ESE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
SE
10
N
10
SE
15
SSW
10
WSW
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High Tide
10:38AM3.64m
10:50PM3.60m
11:10AM3.40m
11:23PM3.29m
11:45AM3.15m
00:03AM2.99m
12:31PM2.91m
00:56AM2.73m
1:35PM2.72m
2:16AM2.57m
3:13PM2.68m
4:13AM2.61m
4:59PM2.88m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.52m
4:37AM0.62m
4:52PM0.84m
5:11AM0.96m
5:31PM1.18m
5:52AM1.30m
6:25PM1.50m
7:00AM1.59m
8:23PM1.69m
9:13AM1.65m
10:11PM1.55m
10:32AM1.45m
11:08PM1.28m
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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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