goodrington sands Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:02pm

Swell

1ft

6s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

14mph

16mph

Rising tide

High

03:52pm

Weather

17°C

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 08 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 8s	1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 18mph	1ft 5s	13°C
	2-4ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 17mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C
	3ft 8s		On 11mph 15mph	Flat	15°C
	0-2ft 5s		Cross 14mph 16mph	Flat	17°C
	Flat		On 15mph 17mph	Flat	18°C
	1-2ft 7s	1ft 14s	On 13mph 16mph	1ft 14s	16°C
	1ft 6s	1ft 13s	On 9mph 14mph	1ft 13s	14°C
	1ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	On 7mph 13mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C

Today 09 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-2ft 8s		Cross 17mph 19mph	Flat	16°C
	1ft 8s		Cross 17mph 20mph	Flat	17°C
	2ft 7s		Cross 14mph 19mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 10 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-3ft 6s		Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	18°C 0.15mm/h
	1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 16mph 18mph	0-1ft 7s	18°C
	1ft 4s		Cross 15mph 19mph	Flat	16°C

Thursday 11 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat		Cross 25mph 33mph	Flat	16°C
	Flat	1ft 9s	Cross 26mph 34mph	1ft 9s	16°C 0.09mm/h
	Flat	0-1ft 7s	Cross 23mph 33mph	0-1ft 7s	15°C 0.08mm/h

Friday 12 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 8s		On 17mph 22mph	Flat	17°C 0.09mm/h
	1-2ft 10s		On 19mph 23mph	Flat	17°C 0.06mm/h
	1ft 12s		On 16mph 21mph	Flat	16°C

Saturday 13 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 24mph	1ft 10s	16°C 0.35mm/h
	0-1ft 8s		On 18mph 21mph	Flat	17°C 0.35mm/h
	Flat		On 16mph 21mph	Flat	16°C 0.25mm/h

Sunday 14 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 5s	0-1ft 6s	On 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	17°C
	1ft 5s		On 17mph 26mph	Flat	17°C
	1ft 5s		On 19mph 33mph	Flat	17°C

Monday 15 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-4ft 8s		Cross 17mph 20mph	Flat	17°C
	1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 18mph 20mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C
	2-3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 20mph	1ft 10s	16°C

Tuesday 16 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s		On 6mph 6mph	Flat	16°C
	2ft 11s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	17°C
	2ft 10s		On 9mph 11mph	Flat	16°C

Wednesday 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 9s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	17°C
	1ft 9s		Cross 12mph 13mph	Flat	18°C
	1ft 9s		On 12mph 15mph	Flat	16°C

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.

Last updated: 08/09/25 12:00am