Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 14 Dec 2025 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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Dec 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 5.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3PM. 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 Monday (Dec 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 16th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
!
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
1.4
WSW
1.4
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
2
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
5.5
SW
4
SW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.3
W
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)12891515151414138212018171615131381414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)234610781192818918987682493131912489304209519483249220021001132757355814021203
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
30
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
25
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
50
S
35
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
SW
35
S
40
SSE
50
SSE
5
S
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:20AM
2.92
2:36PM
2.93
3:22AM
3.02
3:40PM
2.99
4:16AM
3.16
4:36PM
3.11
5:02AM
3.32
5:22PM
3.25
5:42AM
3.47
6:04PM
3.37
6:21AM
3.61
6:42PM
3.45
6:58AM
3.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38AM
1.35
9:03PM
1.12
9:32AM
1.18
9:50PM
1.00
10:16AM
1.00
10:30PM
0.86
10:55AM
0.81
11:08PM
0.72
11:31AM
0.65
11:43PM
0.60
12:06PM
0.52
12:17AM
0.51
12:41PM
0.43
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-8:07--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:11--8:11--8:11-
Sunset--4:12--4:12--4:12--4:13--4:13--4:13--4:14
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
8583-----156212----321
Temp. °C1211111191091111111213999101010101010
Feels °C (?)544357544326342522184
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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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