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Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
17.4°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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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4
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6
2.2
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7
1.3
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7
1.1
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11
1.1
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11
0.7
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11
0.3
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12
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11
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12
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12
0.7
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11
1.7
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6
1.5
SW
7
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
0.9
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9
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Energy kJ
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408
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222
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191
162
135
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222
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
45
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
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10
WNW
0
N
10
S
5
SSE
25
SE
30
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25
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25
SW
20
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10
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NW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:39AM3.43m
5:52PM3.72m
6:22AM3.71m
6:34PM3.93m
6:58AM3.90m
7:09PM4.04m
7:29AM4.01m
7:41PM4.06m
7:58AM4.04m
8:11PM4.00m
8:25AM3.98m
8:40PM3.87m
8:52AM3.87m
9:08PM3.68m
Low Tide
11:11AM0.69m
11:37PM0.34m
11:52AM0.39m
00:14AM0.11m
12:30PM0.16m
00:49AM-0.03m
1:05PM0.02m
1:22AM-0.06m
1:38PM-0.01m
1:54AM0.01m
2:11PM0.05m
2:25AM0.15m
2:42PM0.20m
2:55AM0.36m
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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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