Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 29th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 31st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue night, moderate winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)4681414131212124519161513131212171615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2823590824891322690288167542569446397193154189169145386620405
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
45
SW
50
W
45
NW
45
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
W
25
W
30
WSW
20
NW
25
NW
40
NW
15
NNW
15
W
35
W
35
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:34AM
3.73
9:54PM
3.62
10:23AM
3.35
10:48PM
3.30
11:29AM
2.99
12:04AM
3.02
1:07PM
2.75
1:52AM
2.93
3:05PM
2.82
3:35AM
3.13
4:24PM
3.12
4:40AM
3.44
5:14PM
3.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:23PM
0.36
3:48AM
0.51
4:10PM
0.79
4:45AM
0.95
5:14PM
1.22
6:14AM
1.29
7:00PM
1.47
8:15AM
1.29
8:47PM
1.34
9:33AM
1.00
9:52PM
1.03
10:24AM
0.67
10:38PM
0.70
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-6:32--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:40--6:43-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10119777910101111988781010121212
Feels °C (?)42-2-5-40335654-1-21234669
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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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