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goodrington sands Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:58am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

3mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

5°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	5°C
0-2ft 5s		Cross 2mph 5mph	Flat	5°C
2ft 12s		Cross 3mph 5mph	Flat	5°C
2ft 12s		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 11s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 11s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	7°C
2ft 11s		Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	7°C
1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 6s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 17s	Off 4mph 4mph	1ft 17s	5°C
Flat	2ft 17s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2ft 17s	7°C
0-2ft 8s	2-3ft 15s	On 3mph 4mph	2-3ft 15s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 13s	8°C
1-3ft 8s	2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 3mph	2ft 13s	10°C
Flat	2ft 13s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 13s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1ft 10s	9°C
1ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 10s	9°C
Flat	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 9s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 5s	Off 15mph 19mph	1ft 5s	7°C
0-2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Off 16mph 19mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 12s		Off 16mph 19mph	Flat	7°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 5s	Off 5mph 7mph	1ft 5s	6°C
1ft 4s	1ft 5s	Cross 2mph 4mph	1ft 5s	7°C
1ft 5s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 4s	8°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s		Cross 18mph 32mph	Flat	8°C 0.62mm/h
1-2ft 14s		Cross 29mph 48mph	Flat	10°C 1.83mm/h
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 14s	On 31mph 50mph	0-1ft 14s	11°C 1.26mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	1ft 11s	On 25mph 39mph	1ft 11s	7°C 0.24mm/h
2ft 14s	0-1ft 9s	On 26mph 38mph	0-1ft 9s	8°C 0.47mm/h
3-4ft 13s	0-1ft 8s	On 24mph 36mph	0-1ft 8s	8°C 0.62mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 13s	1ft 6s	On 20mph 31mph	1ft 6s	8°C
2-3ft 11s		On 20mph 30mph	Flat	9°C
3-4ft 15s		On 16mph 26mph	Flat	8°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Cross 42mph 64mph	Flat	11°C 4.16mm/h
2-5ft 10s	0-1ft 18s	On 45mph 69mph	0-1ft 18s	11°C 3.81mm/h
3-6ft 9s	1ft 17s	On 41mph 65mph	1ft 17s	10°C 1.54mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Goodrington Sands, located on the stunning English Riviera in South Devon, provides some challenging yet compelling surfing conditions for both the novice and advanced surfer. Sitting between Torquay and Brixham, it is well-appreciated amongst locals and is gaining popularity with tourists as well. Being a sandy beach break, Goodrington Sands is particularly delightful when a southwest to west swell coincide with an easterly wind. When these conditions are in alignment, beachgoers can anticipate enjoyable waves reaching anything from 1 to 5 feet with regular peaks. The difficulty and growing excitement then depend heavily on the tide, swell direction, and wind condition, in combination with one's individual skill set. Typically, mid-to-high tide sees the best surfing conditions. The waves remain reasonably predictable with a smooth shape allowing surfers to carve those desired lines. During low tide, the waves tend to become steeper and faster, offering more challenging conditions generally preferred by seasoned surfers. The sandbars also come into play during low tide, creating shallow-water rides. Because of Goodrington Sands orientation, facing East Northeast, it's slightly sheltered from the full force of Atlantic swells, meaning the waves are often less powerful than other UK surf spots. However, it also means that it can provide a cleaner surf during big swells as it is shielded from the powerful winds that can ruin wave quality. The gentle gradient of the beach also creates mellow waves, generally considered sociable and easy-going. Lastly, Goodrington Sands benefits from excellent water quality and a less crowded line-up than neighbouring surf spots. This gives it an edge for beginners looking to develop their surfing skills, and intermediates wanting to experience a serene surf without intense competitiveness. Its picturesque setting, combined with the appealing prospect of fun, manageable surf, makes it an attractive option for surfers exploring the UK's south coast. In conclusion, while Goodrington Sands is not a world-class surfing destination, it provides an engaging and rewarding experience on its day. Furthermore, being located in one of the UK's most scenic coastal areas, it offers much more than just surf, making it an excellent all-round beach destination.