Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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Thurlestone Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.1
SW
18
1.2
W
5
1.6
W
6
1.1
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
W
5
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
8
11
7
18
17
17
12
63
154
220
68
46
9
8
7
7
7
7
6
Wind (km/h)
45
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
10
WSW
10
N
15
NE
10
WSW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:04PM2.81m
1:26AM3.03m
2:15PM2.87m
2:33AM3.12m
3:23PM3.06m
3:38AM3.30m
4:24PM3.32m
4:38AM3.52m
5:17PM3.61m
5:33AM3.76m
6:06PM3.87m
6:25AM3.94m
6:52PM4.06m
Low Tide
6:06AM1.27m
6:29PM1.43m
7:34AM1.28m
8:05PM1.41m
9:00AM1.08m
9:25PM1.18m
10:00AM0.77m
10:23PM0.84m
10:50AM0.44m
11:12PM0.48m
11:35AM0.15m
11:57PM0.15m
12:18PM-0.06m
00:41AM-0.09m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:46
8:49
8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:55
1
3
1
1
3
1
3
Temp °C
14
15
10
12
13
8
11
14
10
12
12
10
12
12
8
10
11
9
11
11
9
6
8
5
7
7
4
6
8
6
2
3
3
7
7
3
7
8
5
9
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
16
1.1
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
W
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
11
5
11
7
18
17
17
6
6
25
220
68
46
9
4
6
6
2
7
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
W
3
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
3
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
1
8
4
1
1
6
12
12
10
2
10
1
8
7
8
7
7
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
4
2
2
7
2
3
3
21
2
8
2
7
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NW
2
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
1.2
W
5
1.6
W
6
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
25
4
4
1
1
1
3
5
63
154
3
2
1
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
719
494
77
29
228
315
130
494
446
759
753
8
8
17
77
75
103
221
109
221
112
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
5
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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).

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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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