Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
10.3° 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 (Jan 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 16th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
SW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
WSW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
0.4
WSW
1.1
SW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)121212121211781011121111111010109111917
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11419901411919536273395605167921062147143393568829223916484499401607
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
40
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
25
S
45
SSE
40
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
35
SW
15
S
40
SSW
25
SSW
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNE
30
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
3.70
10:38PM
3.32
10:47AM
3.43
11:17PM
3.14
11:27AM
3.17
12:00AM
2.98
12:14PM
2.95
12:53AM
2.85
1:13PM
2.78
2:01AM
2.80
2:32PM
2.72
3:27AM
2.87
4:04PM
2.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
0.60
4:09AM
0.90
4:40PM
0.88
4:55AM
1.18
5:30PM
1.15
5:55AM
1.42
6:37PM
1.36
7:23AM
1.54
8:02PM
1.44
8:48AM
1.49
9:14PM
1.36
9:50AM
1.32
10:08PM
1.19
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise8:12--8:11--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:10--8:08--
Sunset-4:30--4:32--4:34--4:36--4:37--4:37--4:39-
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clear
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light rain
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light rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C776789111212111111121110789998
Feels °C (?)-2-2-2463554448569452565
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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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