United Kingdom › Devon › Blackpool Sands
Live conditions
Local time
03:39pm
Swell
12ft
13s
Onshore wind
On
14mph
22mph
Falling tide
Low
04:07pm
Weather
11°C
10°C
5/4mm wetsuit
Boots
Gloves
Hood
Nearest spots
10 day surf forecast
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4-6ft 11s | 1ft 11s | Cross 21mph 36mph | 1ft 11s | 11°C |
 | 2-4ft 9s | 1ft 9s | Cross 24mph 43mph | 1ft 9s | 11°C |
 | 3-4ft 11s | 1ft 7s | Cross 27mph 49mph | 1ft 7s | 11°C |
 | 3-4ft 9s | 1ft 8s | Cross 32mph 54mph | 1ft 8s |  11°C 0.66mm/h |
 | 5-10ft 14s | 2ft 12s | Cross 27mph 43mph | 2ft 12s | 11°C 1.32mm/h |
 | 11-12ft 13s | 2-3ft 15s | On 13mph 20mph | 2-3ft 15s | 11°C |
 | 9-10ft 13s | 1ft 7s | On 9mph 15mph | 1ft 7s | 10°C |
 | 8-9ft 14s | 1-2ft 7s | On 7mph 11mph | 1-2ft 7s | 9°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6ft 14s | 2ft 16s | On 14mph 23mph | 2ft 16s |  10°C |
| 3-4ft 15s | 1-2ft 13s | On 16mph 22mph | 1-2ft 13s | 11°C |
| 2-4ft 15s | 1ft 8s | On 14mph 21mph | 1ft 8s |  10°C 0.05mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4ft 14s | 1ft 11s | Cross 27mph 44mph | 1ft 11s | 10°C 0.08mm/h |
| 2-3ft 13s | 1ft 10s | Cross 30mph 47mph | 1ft 10s | 10°C 0.46mm/h |
| 2ft 12s | 1ft 15s | Cross 32mph 51mph | 1ft 15s | 10°C 1.01mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-7ft 14s | 2ft 13s | On 14mph 24mph | 2ft 13s |  10°C |
| 3ft 16s | 1-2ft 9s | On 17mph 26mph | 1-2ft 9s | 11°C 0.06mm/h |
| 3ft 17s | 3ft 16s | On 17mph 27mph | 3ft 16s | 10°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5ft 13s | 2ft 15s | Cross 9mph 17mph | 2ft 15s | 8°C |
| 4ft 12s | 2ft 15s | Cross 11mph 14mph | 2ft 15s | 10°C 0.08mm/h |
| 4ft 12s | 2ft 14s | Cross 11mph 15mph | 2ft 14s | 9°C 0.08mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ft 13s | On 12mph 20mph | Flat | 8°C 0.68mm/h | |
| 2ft 12s | 1ft 6s | On 14mph 18mph | 1ft 6s | 8°C 1.46mm/h |
| 2-3ft 10s | 0-1ft 8s | On 9mph 14mph | 0-1ft 8s | 8°C 0.32mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 10s | On 10mph 15mph | Flat |  7°C | |
| 1ft 11s | Cross 17mph 22mph | Flat | 9°C | |
| 1ft 11s | 0-1ft 8s | Cross 21mph 28mph | 0-1ft 8s | 9°C 0.05mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3ft 5s | 1-2ft 9s | On 20mph 30mph | 1-2ft 9s | 10°C 0.07mm/h |
| 3-4ft 7s | Cross 14mph 21mph | Flat | 11°C | |
| 3ft 6s | Cross 15mph 22mph | Flat | 11°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-7ft 8s | 1ft 11s | On 18mph 29mph | 1ft 11s | 9°C |
| 2-3ft 7s | On 23mph 32mph | Flat | 9°C 0.07mm/h | |
| 1-2ft 6s | 0-1ft 10s | Cross 26mph 36mph | 0-1ft 10s | 9°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5ft 18s | 1-2ft 6s | Cross 22mph 32mph | 1-2ft 6s | 9°C 0.09mm/h |
| 4ft 18s | 1ft 5s | Cross 23mph 33mph | 1ft 5s | 9°C 0.25mm/h |
| 3ft 17s | Cross 25mph 38mph | Flat | 9°C 0.81mm/h |
Historical data
Location guide
Blackpool Sands in the United Kingdom is a surfing spot known to be breathtakingly quiet and serene. It offers a spellbinding visual treat to both visitors and surfers alike. However, it must be noted that Blackpool Sands is not synonymous with the high-powered, wave-rich surfing spots you'd encounter in other regions. The beach is typically soft and sandy, ideal for families and regular beach goers rather than hardcore surfers. The unique location of the beach, sheltered by high banks and enclosed within a bay, significantly affects the surf conditions. The waves are usually fairly small and gentle, making it more akin to a beginner’s spot. You could expect a calm and leisurely surf experience here without the extreme breaks and swells of more exposed coastlines. The tide plays a crucial role too. Conditions are generally better on a rising tide - the waves become slightly larger, though still manageable, even for novice surfers. As a surfing expert, I would recommend Blackpool Sands for a relaxed surfing day or for newcomers to garner some experience on their boards. That being said, all surfers know that the sea is a force to reckon with, and the conditions can change rapidly. So even at a moderate surfing location like Blackpool Sands, one must remain attentive, constantly aware of the changing surf and tide. Staying updated with the local surf prediction also helps to understand the best times to surf. Overall, the surfing conditions at Blackpool Sands offer a more balanced, leisure-oriented experience. While it might not provide the adrenaline rush that hardcore surfers chase, it's a splendid spot for a laid-back surf or a day at the beach with the family.
