Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 BST
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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
11.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 4s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.4
SW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.4
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
8
4
4
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
2
2
1
3
2
13
18
17
29
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
N
5
SE
15
SW
10
SW
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
E
20
ESE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
5
WSW
15
ESE
45
ESE
30
SW
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
on
High Tide
7:47PM3.83m
8:02AM3.72m
8:15PM3.81m
8:32AM3.65m
8:45PM3.74m
9:04AM3.53m
9:16PM3.62m
9:38AM3.37m
9:52PM3.47m
10:16AM3.19m
10:32PM3.30m
11:01AM3.00m
11:22PM3.15m
11:58AM2.86m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.23m
1:45PM0.27m
2:03AM0.26m
2:15PM0.35m
2:35AM0.36m
2:46PM0.49m
3:07AM0.51m
3:18PM0.66m
3:41AM0.71m
3:51PM0.85m
4:18AM0.92m
4:30PM1.06m
5:04AM1.12m
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
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5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
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8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:40
8:43
8:44
8:45
3
1
1
1
2
2
6
Temp °C
11
12
13
13
11
13
13
12
14
14
12
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
13
12
8
12
11
11
9
11
12
10
9
11
10
6
6
7
7
7
7
11
9
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
3
2
9
8
17
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
E
5
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
7
0.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
9
8
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
4
4
2
2
1
6
2
1
2
1
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
E
5
0.4
E
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.8
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
4
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
5
13
2
2
2
2
13
18
40
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
109
109
131
175
109
106
130
220
202
256
228
70
86
234
268
486
469
29
480
103
162
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
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).

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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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