Thurlestone Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.2° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with 564 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
6
1
WSW
8
1.7
W
10
0.5
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
5
1.1
SW
6
1
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.9
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
173
161
84
123
555
99
65
83
69
48
40
101
91
23
15
28
10
64
312
414
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
W
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
10
N
5
NE
10
SE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
NE
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:09PM3.55m
10:23AM3.45m
10:40PM3.25m
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
Low Tide
3:42PM0.43m
3:56AM0.60m
4:13PM0.74m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
11
11
11
9
9
11
11
15
14
14
17
18
18
17
19
18
19
17
17
17
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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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