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
12.6° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
212
171
122
105
55
45
48
78
151
85
96
83
50
23
22
10
10
25
10
22
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
5
NNW
5
SSW
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
High Tide
11:50PM3.54m
12:32PM3.13m
00:50AM3.34m
1:36PM3.01m
1:53AM3.19m
2:44PM2.99m
3:00AM3.13m
3:51PM3.06m
4:05AM3.14m
4:48PM3.18m
5:02AM3.20m
5:34PM3.32m
5:50AM3.29m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.82m
5:36AM0.80m
5:55PM1.12m
6:50AM1.02m
7:16PM1.31m
8:14AM1.09m
8:42PM1.31m
9:23AM1.02m
9:48PM1.18m
10:15AM0.91m
10:39PM1.00m
10:58AM0.78m
11:21PM0.82m
11:37AM0.67m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:04
9:05
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
Temp °C
18
18
19
19
18
21
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
23
15
16
15
17
18
16
17
17
18
19
19
18
20
20
20
19
20
19
18
19
20
8
9
9
14
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
268
212
171
122
105
55
45
48
78
151
85
96
83
50
23
22
10
2
25
10
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
12
1
7
8
8
7
10
29
7
6
3
7
7
6
12
6
8
7
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
7
7
7
3
10
3
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
E
2
0.4
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.8
E
3
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
SE
4
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
15
16
8
1
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
0
0
42
0
2
77
2
75
75
2
75
75
75
171
171
175
97
87
109
112
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
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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