Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

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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
11.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.8
SW
9
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
258
212
212
188
99
62
55
44
44
24
23
22
53
85
104
96
51
47
46
40
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
ENE
5
S
10
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
NE
40
ENE
45
E
25
ENE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
High Tide
12:40PM2.98m
1:07AM3.13m
2:05PM2.84m
2:33AM3.06m
3:35PM2.90m
3:57AM3.15m
4:48PM3.11m
5:02AM3.32m
5:39PM3.35m
5:50AM3.49m
6:18PM3.55m
6:28AM3.62m
6:50PM3.70m
Low Tide
6:06PM1.25m
7:12AM1.21m
7:48PM1.44m
8:57AM1.18m
9:24PM1.32m
10:06AM0.97m
10:26PM1.08m
10:54AM0.73m
11:12PM0.82m
11:33AM0.53m
11:51PM0.58m
12:08PM0.37m
00:26AM0.40m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:54
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8:22
8:23
8:25
8:27
8:29
8:30
8:31
3
12
21
Temp °C
11
11
11
12
13
13
13
13
12
15
15
14
11
13
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
4
4
5
8
10
10
9
9
8
13
14
12
3
8
6
3
3
12
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.8
SW
9
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
273
258
212
212
188
99
62
55
44
44
24
23
12
53
85
104
96
51
47
46
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
W
16
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
3
6
2
1
5
22
11
5
7
1
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
3
12
10
3
8
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
5
0.3
E
4
0.4
E
3
0.2
E
4
0.5
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
3
1
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
23
17
3
2
18
3
2
1
5
4
6
16
12
29
14
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
171
80
2
75
0
0
82
82
17
17
87
17
82
97
152
86
75
75
75
87
76
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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