Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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
15.1° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,862 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SW 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 29th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
9
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
11
1.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
2.4
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
23
47
74
45
294
336
289
313
186
233
221
343
561
339
598
657
1207
2477
2695
2862
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
W
10
NNW
0
S
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
25
SW
35
SSW
25
W
35
WNW
30
W
30
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
40
WSW
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:13PM3.45m
6:30AM3.37m
6:49PM3.55m
7:07AM3.44m
7:23PM3.62m
7:43AM3.48m
7:58PM3.66m
8:19AM3.47m
8:34PM3.66m
8:56AM3.42m
9:10PM3.63m
9:33AM3.35m
9:48PM3.57m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.67m
00:00AM0.66m
12:13PM0.58m
00:36AM0.54m
12:48PM0.52m
1:10AM0.46m
1:22PM0.49m
1:44AM0.44m
1:56PM0.50m
2:19AM0.47m
2:29PM0.55m
2:53AM0.54m
3:03PM0.63m
3:29AM0.62m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
3
11
2
3
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
17
15
16
17
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
14
14
13
14
16
14
13
14
12
12
13
13
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
7
6
4
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
9
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
W
11
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.5
W
13
0.1
S
16
2.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
5
14
47
74
45
294
336
289
313
186
233
7
3
6
10
92
5
1527
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
21
23
9
24
18
23
36
19
8
20
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1
1
25
5
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
W
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.6
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
2.4
SW
7
2.4
SW
8
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
4
3
11
15
163
221
343
561
339
598
657
1207
2477
2695
2862
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
1
Distance (km)
112
86
0
0
8
8
42
42
8
87
87
42
167
169
141
555
578
751
509
163
41
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
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).

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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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