Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.4° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,730 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, severe gales from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the W by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
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1
2
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
1.6
SSW
6
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
3
WSW
9
1.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
2.4
S
7
4
SW
15
3.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.3
W
11
1.6
SW
9
3
WSW
9
3.5
W
11
2.1
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.2
SW
7
2.3
SW
7
4
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
86
184
3383
2442
1373
696
351
628
7730
4058
1866
1185
371
1764
3333
1154
734
475
539
2251
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
35
SSW
50
WNW
50
W
55
WSW
20
WSW
35
SSW
65
SSE
75
WNW
60
WNW
45
NW
25
W
35
SW
50
WSW
50
WNW
45
WNW
20
W
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:52PM2.78m
2:47AM2.66m
3:12PM2.92m
4:02AM2.90m
4:18PM3.17m
4:57AM3.21m
5:08PM3.47m
5:40AM3.54m
5:51PM3.75m
6:19AM3.83m
6:32PM3.98m
6:56AM4.05m
7:11PM4.12m
Low Tide
8:34PM1.57m
9:04AM1.61m
9:52PM1.28m
10:08AM1.30m
10:36PM0.92m
10:50AM0.94m
11:13PM0.55m
11:28AM0.57m
11:48PM0.21m
12:05PM0.22m
00:24AM-0.05m
12:42PM-0.05m
1:01AM-0.22m
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Temp °C
13
13
13
12
13
13
14
13
14
11
12
11
13
13
17
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13
13
14
16
16
Feels °C
8
8
6
0
4
2
10
7
4
-3
-1
-1
6
3
9
4
4
6
6
8
7
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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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