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Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.7° 

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 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 22,464 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 (Nov 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 10th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)25ft (7.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 18th Nov)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thu
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
23
10
10
8
9
8
8
3
18
14
29
208
343
403
713
865
673
558
574
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
0
NW
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
40
E
30
E
20
E
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NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
45
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:26PM3.33m
4:08AM3.36m
4:21PM3.49m
4:52AM3.57m
5:05PM3.62m
5:29AM3.72m
5:43PM3.71m
6:01AM3.82m
6:16PM3.74m
6:30AM3.86m
6:47PM3.72m
7:00AM3.84m
7:18PM3.66m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.73m
9:47AM0.82m
10:09PM0.52m
10:29AM0.58m
10:47PM0.36m
11:07AM0.38m
11:22PM0.25m
11:42AM0.25m
11:56PM0.21m
12:16PM0.19m
00:29AM0.24m
12:49PM0.21m
1:01AM0.32m
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Temp °C
10
10
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11
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10
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Feels °C
3
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9
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7
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11
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8
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10
12
13
7
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).

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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