Surf Forecasts:
Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,992 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 |
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4265 | 4992 | 2136 | 604 | 538 | 611 | 997 | 478 | 412 | 263 | 425 | 234 | 339 | 183 | 57 | 89 | 149 | 98 | 48 | 55 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55AM3.17m | 11:08PM3.41m | 11:41AM3.10m | 11:54PM3.34m | 12:32PM3.07m | 00:45AM3.30m | 1:28PM3.10m | 1:42AM3.29m | 2:27PM3.18m | 2:43AM3.33m | 3:29PM3.32m | 3:49AM3.42m | 4:32PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:17PM0.86m | 4:51AM0.82m | 5:03PM0.99m | 5:42AM0.90m | 5:58PM1.12m | 6:44AM0.94m | 7:08PM1.18m | 7:56AM0.91m | 8:28PM1.11m | 9:08AM0.78m | 9:39PM0.90m | 10:10AM0.58m | 10:40PM0.61m | ||||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:24 | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | W 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 |
— | — | 1167 | — | — | — | 573 | — | — | — | — | 234 | 339 | — | 27 | 89 | — | 98 | 48 | — | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 4 |
4265 | 4992 | 2136 | 604 | 538 | 611 | 997 | 478 | 412 | 263 | 425 | — | 157 | 183 | 57 | — | 149 | — | — | 55 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 276 | 175 | 42 | 153 | 124 | 167 | 172 | 175 | 339 | 580 | 175 | 42 | 42 | 242 | 446 | 167 | 286 | 8 | 145 | 112 | 130 |
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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.
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