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Preston Beach Surf Forecast
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Preston Beach surf Forecast / Devon (South) / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preston Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Preston Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preston Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 48 | 23 | 54 | 39 | 25 | 42 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:49PM 2.74 | 2:16AM 2.99 | 3:17PM 2.85 | 3:39AM 3.14 | 4:34PM 3.12 | 4:50AM 3.39 | 5:33PM 3.43 | 5:49AM 3.65 | 6:23PM 3.71 | 6:39AM 3.84 | 7:07PM 3.91 | 7:25AM 3.93 | 7:48PM 4.00 | 8:08AM 3.92 | 8:27PM 3.98 | 8:50AM 3.80 | 9:06PM 3.87 | 9:30AM 3.59 | 9:44PM 3.68 | 10:11AM 3.34 | 10:24PM 3.45 | 10:52AM 3.08 | 11:05PM 3.20 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:19PM 1.27 | 8:31AM 1.01 | 9:01PM 1.16 | 9:49AM 0.73 | 10:12PM 0.86 | 10:44AM 0.40 | 11:05PM 0.51 | 11:31AM 0.12 | 11:51PM 0.21 | 12:13PM -0.06 | 12:34AM -0.01 | 12:54PM -0.14 | 1:15AM -0.11 | 1:33PM -0.10 | 1:55AM -0.09 | 2:11PM 0.04 | 2:35AM 0.04 | 2:49PM 0.26 | 3:14AM 0.28 | 3:27PM 0.54 | 3:55AM 0.57 | 4:06PM 0.84 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Preston Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Preston Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Preston Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Preston Beach 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 (Preston Beach) 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 Preston Beach 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.
Preston Beach is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Paignton. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paignton. Paignton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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