
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryModerate 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 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 29 | 208 | 343 | 403 | 713 | 865 | 673 | 558 | 574 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:38 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
31 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 208 | 343 | 403 | 568 | 865 | 673 | 558 | 574 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | — | S 13 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 7 | — | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — |
2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | — | 47 | 17 | 3 | 431 | 380 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SSE 6 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 29 | 54 | 34 | 43 | 713 | — | — | — | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 75 | 82 | 103 | 88 | 86 | 103 | 106 | 131 | 472 | 700 | 227 | 171 | 174 | 125 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 124 | 171 |
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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.










