Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
17.1°C
1.2° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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0
0
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1
0
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0
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1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
133
92
51
143
25
28
28
5
22
59
78
211
198
82
24
23
20
7
29
94
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
NW
15
W
10
NNE
0
E
5
S
5
NE
5
E
5
S
5
N
5
N
5
S
10
NE
15
E
10
SE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
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glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:45AM2.91m
00:18AM2.68m
12:57PM2.70m
1:46AM2.52m
2:36PM2.67m
3:38AM2.59m
4:15PM2.87m
4:59AM2.87m
5:16PM3.20m
5:47AM3.20m
5:58PM3.53m
6:23AM3.52m
6:34PM3.83m
Low Tide
5:01AM1.27m
5:30PM1.43m
5:50AM1.59m
6:59PM1.72m
8:14AM1.77m
9:45PM1.62m
10:05AM1.55m
10:43PM1.29m
10:53AM1.22m
11:20PM0.92m
11:29AM0.88m
11:52PM0.56m
12:02PM0.53m
00:23AM0.22m
cloud
light rain
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6:56
6:56
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:03
7:05
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7:21
7:19
7:16
7:14
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Temp °C
17
17
17
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Feels °C
12
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17
15
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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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