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Lat Long: 50.26° N 3.87° W

Thurlestone Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurlestone Reef sea temperature is
17.5°C
1.9° 

Thurlestone Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thurlestone Reef surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 (Sep 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 30th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night).

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Wave
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0.3
WSW
11
0.2
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21
1.3
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0.8
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12
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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379
169
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
5:58PM3.53m
6:23AM3.52m
6:34PM3.83m
6:57AM3.80m
7:07PM4.06m
7:29AM4.01m
7:41PM4.20m
8:01AM4.13m
8:14PM4.24m
8:34AM4.15m
8:48PM4.17m
9:07AM4.08m
9:25PM3.99m
Low Tide
11:52PM0.56m
12:02PM0.53m
00:23AM0.22m
12:35PM0.22m
00:55AM-0.05m
1:08PM-0.02m
1:28AM-0.23m
1:42PM-0.18m
2:02AM-0.29m
2:18PM-0.22m
2:37AM-0.22m
2:56PM-0.13m
3:15AM-0.01m
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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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