Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.3° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
5
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
96
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90
67
154
42
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28
14
5
24
55
73
193
294
93
56
40
11
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
0
NW
5
SW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
NE
15
E
10
SE
10
NE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:57AM3.18m
11:20PM2.95m
11:45AM2.91m
00:18AM2.68m
12:57PM2.70m
1:46AM2.52m
2:36PM2.67m
3:38AM2.59m
4:15PM2.87m
4:59AM2.87m
5:16PM3.20m
5:47AM3.20m
5:58PM3.53m
Low Tide
4:27AM0.93m
4:47PM1.09m
5:01AM1.27m
5:30PM1.43m
5:50AM1.59m
6:59PM1.72m
8:14AM1.77m
9:45PM1.62m
10:05AM1.55m
10:43PM1.29m
10:53AM1.22m
11:20PM0.92m
11:29AM0.88m
11:52PM0.56m
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6:54
6:56
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7:03
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7:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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18
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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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