South Devon Surf
Detailed South Devon surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in South Devon. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in South Devon. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in South Devon over the next 7 days. Surf photos from South Devon and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.
South Devon Surf Forecast
South Devon Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the South Devon Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the South Devon coastline are also listed below.
South Devon Photos
South Devon Wavefinder
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Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | 0.9 WSW | 0.9 WSW | 0.8 SW | 0.6 WSW | 0.9 W | 0.4 WSW | 0.7 SW | 0.7 SW | 0.6 SW | 0.6 SSW | 1.3 SSW | 1.2 SW | 1.1 SW | 1.1 SW | 1.5 SW | 2.3 SW | 2.3 SW | 1.5 SW |
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Energy(?) | 166 | 168 | 93 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 54 | 49 | 24 | 29 | 308 | 253 | 211 | 190 | 359 | 1447 | 1235 | 425 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State(?) | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:14PM | 12:43AM | 1:38PM | 2:06AM | 2:24PM | 2:45AM | 3:30PM 11:19AM | 3:46AM | 4:24PM | 4:39AM | 5:11PM | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:49PM | 6:45AM | 5:25AM | 7:19PM | 8:25AM | 8:34PM | 9:19AM | 9:45PM | 10:19AM | 10:42PM | 11:09AM | 5:44PM | 11:31PM | |||||
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Summary | cloudy | cloudy | mod. rain | light rain | cloudy | light rain | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | cloudy | mod. rain | light rain | cloudy | rain shwrs | cloudy |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 4 | - | 1 | - |
High °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Low °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Chill °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - |
| Swell1 (m) & direction | 0.9 WSW | 0.9 WSW | 0.8 SW | 0.6 WSW | 0.4 SW | 0.4 WSW | 0.2 WSW | 0.2 WSW | 0.6 SW | 0.6 SSW | 1.3 SSW | 1.2 SW | 1.1 SW | 1.1 SW | 1.5 SW | 2.3 SW | 2.3 SW | 1.5 SW |
| Period (s) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Swell2 (m) & direction | 0.8 SSW | 0.5 SSW | 0.2 WSW | 0.1 SW | 0.1 SW | 0.1 SW | 0.1 S | 0.1 S | 0.2 WSW | 0.2 WSW | 0.3 WSW | 0.2 W | 0.1 S | 0.1 S | 0.4 SW | - | 0.8 SE | 0.1 SE |
| Period (s) | 7 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 14 | - | 6 | 5 |
| Wind waves (m) & direction | 0.8 SSW | - | - | 0.9 WNW | 0.9 W | 0.6 WSW | 0.7 SW | 0.7 SW | - | 0.1 SE | - | - | 0.4 SE | 0.5 SE | - | 1.1 SE | - | 0.6 WNW |
| Period (s) | 7 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
South Devon Surf Breaks
A mixture of sandy and reef breaks with plenty of rivermouths to throw in the equation. If you're up for getting up early and hitting the road you'll find an offshore wave somewhere on a southerly swell. From east to west on the south coast theer are a mixture of beginner to advanced waves. Plenty of places to eat, sleep and road networks are great. One of the more popular places to surf in the UK. Remember to respect the local surfers as things can get a bit crowded. You'll find waves through out and winter where waves in summer are few and far between.
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