Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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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
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the N by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2
W
1.6
WSW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
WSW
1.6
SW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1212116712121110101010997887777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)285116538243573742955678297320246209153129143223455444150744426
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
25
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SSW
25
N
50
N
35
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
2.90
3:11AM
2.72
3:56PM
2.96
4:55AM
2.92
5:18PM
3.25
5:55AM
3.22
6:08PM
3.55
6:36AM
3.50
6:46PM
3.79
7:09AM
3.71
7:18PM
3.95
7:38AM
3.85
7:46PM
4.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
1.39
9:07AM
1.46
10:05PM
1.21
10:28AM
1.22
11:05PM
0.90
11:19AM
0.90
11:47PM
0.59
11:59AM
0.60
12:23AM
0.33
12:35PM
0.36
12:56AM
0.14
1:08PM
0.19
1:27AM
0.03
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-7:28--7:25--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:16--7:14-
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cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C15151516161717171617171616151612810131311
Feels °C (?)1010121112141415151615151514158-32666
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Devon (South)

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Thurlestone Reef (light winds from the W at Plymouth-MountBatten 21 km from Thurlestone Reef). A 1.2m groundswell from the WSW

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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 12 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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