Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 18th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 18th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1
WSW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1211106677812161514121211111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38425613796160152208567974341222941201314747583311297180955738
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
20
SW
15
S
35
SSE
20
S
25
S
35
SSW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
0
NNE
10
S
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
2.94
4:41AM
3.25
5:20PM
3.29
5:32AM
3.58
6:04PM
3.64
6:16AM
3.89
6:44PM
3.94
6:57AM
4.13
7:22PM
4.15
7:37AM
4.26
8:00PM
4.26
8:18AM
4.26
8:38PM
4.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05AM
1.22
10:22PM
1.21
10:52AM
0.81
11:07PM
0.82
11:31AM
0.41
11:47PM
0.43
12:09PM
0.05
12:25AM
0.08
12:46PM
-0.21
1:04AM
-0.18
1:24PM
-0.34
1:44AM
-0.32
2:03PM
-0.33
2:24AM
-0.30
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-8:05--8:07--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:13--8:15-
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1--1--------------
Temp. °C101010111312121211111211121211111311111111
Feels °C (?)657698666887999798889
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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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