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goodrington sands Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:43am

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

10mph

14mph

Rising tide

High

04:18pm

Weather

13°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 13 May

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 13mph 19mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	Cross 10mph 16mph	Flat	13°C
1-2ft 7s	Cross 10mph 14mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 3s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 5s	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 5s	On 2mph 2mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	Cross 6mph 6mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 5s	On 5mph 8mph	Flat	15°C
1ft 5s	Cross 6mph 10mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	14°C
1ft 8s	On 5mph 5mph	Flat	15°C

Saturday 17 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 14s	15°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 12mph	1ft 14s	16°C
1ft 7s	1ft 12s	Cross 9mph 14mph	1ft 12s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 13mph	1ft 12s	14°C
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 13mph	1ft 8s	16°C
1ft 8s	1ft 6s	Off 9mph 13mph	1ft 6s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	Off 12mph 19mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C
1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 26mph	1ft 8s	14°C
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	Off 12mph 27mph	1ft 6s	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 12mph 16mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 8s		Cross 10mph 13mph	Flat	14°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 8mph 10mph	0-1ft 7s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 6mph 10mph	Flat	15°C
Flat	Cross 12mph 14mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 7s	On 13mph 18mph	Flat	15°C

Thursday 22 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 15mph 19mph	Flat	14°C 0.47mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 8s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 0.19mm/h
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 7s	On 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 7s	13°C 0.1mm/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.