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Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.2° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,955 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
26
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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SW
8
4
SW
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3.5
SW
12
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SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
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7
1.1
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10
0.9
WSW
12
1.4
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11
1.4
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12
1.1
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12
1.2
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13
0.8
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
909
2713
3043
2256
1846
1305
772
414
255
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265
260
488
497
349
494
157
215
131
77
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
60
SSW
40
W
35
W
25
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25
WSW
15
SW
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
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S
10
S
5
SSW
10
WNW
20
N
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
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High Tide
6:11PM4.12m
6:33AM4.18m
6:51PM4.16m
7:11AM4.20m
7:32PM4.09m
7:51AM4.12m
8:16PM3.91m
8:34AM3.95m
9:05PM3.64m
9:24AM3.72m
10:02PM3.34m
10:24AM3.46m
11:10PM3.08m
Low Tide
00:01AM-0.22m
12:20PM-0.22m
00:39AM-0.26m
1:00PM-0.26m
1:18AM-0.17m
1:41PM-0.16m
1:59AM0.04m
2:25PM0.07m
2:43AM0.35m
3:13PM0.40m
3:31AM0.72m
4:10PM0.77m
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Temp °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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