Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 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
10.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurlestone Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurlestone Reef in the next 12 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 12th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
!
0
0
4
3
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
5.5
WSW
4
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
4
SW
5
WSW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)14141716141312121313137111112121313111412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)436927081598579333675192211894282902343113361747175620591840966639363294022069
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
WNW
45
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
5
S
10
E
40
NNE
20
NNE
5
SW
40
S
20
W
30
W
20
W
30
WNW
35
WNW
20
W
25
ESE
50
SW
45
SW
75
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
offoffglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
2.70
1:30PM
2.57
2:34AM
2.68
3:35PM
2.63
4:21AM
2.91
4:55PM
2.90
5:16AM
3.25
5:40PM
3.21
5:55AM
3.59
6:17PM
3.51
6:29AM
3.89
6:51PM
3.75
7:02AM
4.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
1.60
7:42AM
1.71
8:32PM
1.64
9:26AM
1.55
9:47PM
1.42
10:22AM
1.26
10:34PM
1.12
11:03AM
0.92
11:12PM
0.80
11:38AM
0.57
11:46PM
0.49
12:10PM
0.25
12:19AM
0.22
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--7:31--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20
Sunset5:24--5:27--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:34--5:35--
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Rain (mm)
4---2223--71-1--17233
Temp. °C10101010910107555111010101091011119
Feels °C (?)5712387-212-2533334512-6
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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 12 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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