
Surf Forecasts:
Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 44 | 25 | 23 | 58 | 79 | 86 | 93 | 70 | 206 | 148 | 91 | 58 | 33 | 33 | 54 | 197 | 92 | 45 | 288 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:44PM3.06m | 5:10AM2.98m | 5:41PM3.18m | 6:07AM3.09m | 6:29PM3.33m | 6:53AM3.22m | 7:11PM3.48m | 7:34AM3.34m | 7:50PM3.61m | 8:12AM3.42m | 8:26PM3.71m | 8:48AM3.47m | 9:02PM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM1.10m | 10:52PM1.11m | 11:09AM1.00m | 11:37PM0.95m | 11:51AM0.87m | 00:17AM0.79m | 12:30PM0.74m | 00:55AM0.65m | 1:06PM0.63m | 1:31AM0.54m | 1:41PM0.54m | 2:06AM0.47m | 2:14PM0.49m | 2:40AM0.42m | |||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | WSW 11 |
22 | 20 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 206 | 148 | 91 | 58 | 33 | 33 | 54 | 3 | 92 | 45 | 288 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 4 | S 12 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — |
1 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 70 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 42 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 5 | S 16 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 6 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 6 | 5 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | WSW 2 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 4 |
42 | 44 | — | 23 | 58 | — | 86 | 93 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 197 | — | — | 167 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 87 | 76 | 162 | 242 | 81 | 255 | 221 | 8 | 8 | 87 | 0 | 17 | 229 | 17 | 89 | 276 | 0 | 8 | 581 | 167 |
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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.









