United Kingdom › Devon › Dawlish Warren
Live conditions
Local time
03:20pm
Swell
3ft
7s
Cross wind
Cross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1ft 6s | 1ft 5s | Cross 21mph 36mph | 1ft 5s | 11°C |
 | 1-2ft 9s | 0-1ft 5s | Cross 24mph 43mph | 0-1ft 5s | 11°C |
 | 1-2ft 12s | 0-1ft 10s | Cross 27mph 49mph | 0-1ft 10s | 11°C |
 | 1ft 8s | 1ft 15s | Cross 32mph 54mph | 1ft 15s |  11°C 0.66mm/h |
 | 1-3ft 9s | 1ft 7s | On 27mph 43mph | 1ft 7s | 11°C 1.32mm/h |
 | 3-5ft 9s | 1-2ft 6s | Cross 13mph 20mph | 1-2ft 6s | 11°C |
 | 5-6ft 12s | 3ft 8s | On 9mph 15mph | 3ft 8s | 10°C |
 | 4-5ft 12s | 2-3ft 11s | On 7mph 11mph | 2-3ft 11s | 9°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3ft 14s | 0-1ft 11s | Cross 14mph 23mph | 0-1ft 11s |  10°C |
| 1ft 16s | 0-1ft 7s | Cross 16mph 22mph | 0-1ft 7s | 11°C |
| 1ft 14s | 1ft 16s | Cross 14mph 21mph | 1ft 16s |  10°C 0.05mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ft 9s | 1ft 14s | On 27mph 44mph | 1ft 14s | 10°C 0.08mm/h |
| 1ft 10s | 1ft 14s | On 30mph 47mph | 1ft 14s | 10°C 0.46mm/h |
| 1ft 12s | 1ft 14s | On 32mph 51mph | 1ft 14s | 10°C 1.01mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5ft 12s | 1-2ft 13s | Cross 14mph 24mph | 1-2ft 13s |  10°C |
| 2ft 17s | 1ft 8s | On 17mph 26mph | 1ft 8s | 11°C 0.06mm/h |
| 2ft 16s | 1ft 9s | On 17mph 27mph | 1ft 9s | 10°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ft 9s | 1ft 15s | Cross 9mph 17mph | 1ft 15s | 8°C |
| 2ft 9s | 1ft 15s | Cross 11mph 14mph | 1ft 15s | 10°C 0.08mm/h |
| 2ft 9s | 1ft 15s | Cross 11mph 15mph | 1ft 15s | 9°C 0.08mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | On 12mph 20mph | Flat | 8°C 0.68mm/h | |
| 0-1ft 7s | On 14mph 18mph | Flat | 8°C 1.46mm/h | |
| 1-2ft 6s | Cross 9mph 14mph | Flat | 8°C 0.32mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | On 10mph 15mph | Flat |  7°C | |
| Flat | On 17mph 22mph | Flat | 9°C | |
| 0-1ft 10s | 0-1ft 9s | On 21mph 28mph | 0-1ft 9s | 9°C 0.05mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ft 8s | 1ft 6s | On 20mph 30mph | 1ft 6s | 10°C 0.07mm/h |
| 3ft 9s | 1ft 7s | On 14mph 21mph | 1ft 7s | 11°C |
| 1-2ft 10s | 1ft 9s | On 15mph 22mph | 1ft 9s | 11°C |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-6ft 8s | Cross 18mph 29mph | Flat | 9°C | |
| 2ft 8s | 0-1ft 12s | Cross 23mph 32mph | 0-1ft 12s | 9°C 0.07mm/h |
| 2ft 6s | 0-1ft 8s | Cross 26mph 36mph | 0-1ft 8s | 9°C 0.12mm/h |
| Time | Primary Swell | Secondary Swell | Wind | Secondary Swell | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ft 11s | 2ft 17s | Cross 22mph 32mph | 2ft 17s | 9°C 0.09mm/h |
| 2-3ft 14s | 1-2ft 13s | Cross 23mph 33mph | 1-2ft 13s | 9°C 0.25mm/h |
| 2ft 15s | 1ft 9s | Cross 25mph 38mph | 1ft 9s | 9°C 0.81mm/h |
Historical data
Location guide
Dawlish Warren, located in the United Kingdom, has a wide sandy beach that offers favourable conditions for surfing during portions of the year. The beach is southerly facing, providing significant opportunities for wave activity from the southwesterly swells that roll in from the Atlantic. While it's not the most renowned surfing spot in the UK, Dawlish Warren can still provide worthwhile experiences for intermediate and beginner surfers. This beach break offers both left and right-hand waves. The best time to hit the surf here tends to be at mid to high tide when the surf can really pick up. However, surfers must be aware that the quality of the surf at Dawlish Warren can be somewhat inconsistent and irregular. Although the surf here doesn't normally exceed shoulder to head height, during storms or heavy swells you may get the chance to experience bigger waves. It's during these times that more experienced surfers might find Dawlish Warren a surprisingly enthralling ride. The water quality at Dawlish Warren is generally excellent, meeting the UK's highest standard. The beach is also well-maintained and offers amenities such as lifeguard services, making for a safer surfing environment for beginners or inexperienced surfers. In conclusion, while the surf at Dawlish Warren might not live up to the typical surfer's paradise image, it's still a pretty good spot for catching some manageable, fun waves. The picturesque scenery and well-serviced beach further contribute to the appeal of this Devonshire surfing spot.
