Surf spot

Thurlsestone

Forecast conditions and map view for Thurlsestone in UK, Devon South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, Devon South
Coordinates: 50.2667, -3.8705

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Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.3	5.6	4.7	4.5	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.8	5.3	4.8	4.3	4	3.7	3.6	3.8	3.5	4.3	4.2	4.5	5.2	4.5	3.5	3.3	3.4	3.9	3.9	4.8	3.9	4.5	4.8	4.8	5.3	5.3	5.3	6	5	7.5	6.2	6	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2	4.8	5	5.1	5.1	5.5	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	8	6	6	6	4	3	8	11	11	9	9	7	5	12	15	8	8	7	5	6	5	7	6	5	5	3	5	4	3	4	5	7	11	11	11	10	9	9	7	7	6	18	12	42	34	51	57	53	47	50	40	30	24	20	17	29
Wind speed (km/h)	5.5	6.5	11.9	22.6	25.6	25.3	21.3	18.2	18.2	19.9	21.9	18.8	16.2	16.2	10.5	7.9	8.8	12.3	13.4	20.4	19.6	16.4	10.3	8.5	9.3	9.8	9.1	14.6	19.5	26.8	20.9	12	12.6	10.9	8.4	19	21.6	24.5	15.4	10.4	13	20.2	25	22.5	25.6	27.3	17.1	6.6	7.7	6.4	5.2	12.5	19.8	21.3	14.1	6.1
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Thurlestone (South Devon, UK) is a scenic surf spot on the South Devon coast, best known for its powerful Atlantic swell and dramatic setting near Thurlestone village and its iconic sea arches and rock stacks.

Surf character

Wave type: Beachbreak with some reef/rock influence depending on the exact section
Best swell: Westerly to southwesterly Atlantic swells
Best wind: Northerly to easterly winds tend to clean it up
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced; can be punchy and unforgiving when it’s big
Wave quality: Can be very good when conditions align, offering fast, hollow sections and long rides in the right sand setup

Conditions

Works best around mid to high tide in many setups, though this can vary
Can get powerful and heavy in larger surf
At smaller sizes it may be less consistent, but still fun when the sandbanks are good

Hazards / notes

Strong currents and shifting sandbars
Rocks in places, especially near the headlands
Can be crowded in good conditions due to the quality of the waves and the beauty/accessibility of the area

Scenery / vibe

One of the more picturesque surf locations in Devon, with views of Thurlestone Rock, the coastline, and surrounding green cliffs
Feels more exposed and raw than some sheltered South Devon beaches
Popular with surfers, walkers, and photographers alike