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Thurlestone Reef surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurlestone Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 16 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | |
40 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 105 | 85 | 48 | 247 | 359 | 754 | 705 | 105 | 220 | 551 | 292 | 748 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:48PM3.18m | 5:02AM3.20m | 5:34PM3.32m | 5:50AM3.29m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.91m | 10:39PM1.00m | 10:58AM0.78m | 11:21PM0.82m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 40 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 105 | 85 | 48 | 247 | 359 | 754 | 705 | 105 | 75 | 296 | 87 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 13 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | — | 10 | 25 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 23 | — | — | 21 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SSW 3 | W 5 | WNW 2 | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 464 | 366 | 96 | 220 | 551 | 292 | 748 | 561 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 76 | 75 | 97 | 114 | 112 | 220 | 87 | 0 | 8 | 87 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 77 | 76 | 87 | 42 | 169 | 762 | 73 |
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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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