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saunton Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:39am

Swell

4ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

1°C

0°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 16s	1°C
4ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 13s	1°C
4ft 12s	2ft 14s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 14s	1°C
4ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 6mph 8mph	2ft 14s	3°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 6mph 9mph	1-2ft 12s	7°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-2ft 10s	6°C
4ft 11s	2ft 15s	Cross 6mph 5mph	2ft 15s	2°C
4ft 11s	2ft 11s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 11s	1°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	2-3ft 17s	Cross 4mph 4mph	2-3ft 17s	3°C
4ft 13s	3ft 15s	Cross 3mph 4mph	3ft 15s	6°C
5ft 15s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 2mph 2mph	3-4ft 15s	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 14s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 5s	7°C
4-5ft 14s		Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	8°C
4ft 13s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 0mph 1mph	0-1ft 7s	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	Cross 4mph 5mph	Flat	7°C
2-3ft 11s	Cross 4mph 7mph	Flat	8°C
1-2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 5mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 13s	1ft 13s	Off 7mph 17mph	1ft 13s	5°C
2ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 10mph 17mph	1ft 12s	6°C
2ft 12s	1ft 12s	Off 10mph 19mph	1ft 12s	6°C

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

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 13mph 31mph	1ft 16s	5°C 1.03mm/h
4-6ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 22mph 42mph	1-2ft 15s	9°C 2.47mm/h
1-3ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 21mph 43mph	1ft 11s	10°C 0.91mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	1ft 8s	On 20mph 36mph	1ft 8s	5°C 0.25mm/h
8-11ft 14s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 20mph 35mph	0-1ft 8s	7°C 0.19mm/h
12-13ft 16s		Cross 18mph 30mph	Flat	6°C 0.21mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 32mph	Flat	6°C 0.11mm/h
5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 29mph	Flat	7°C
5ft 10s	Cross 13mph 26mph	Flat	6°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 8s	3ft 12s	Cross 30mph 52mph	3ft 12s	11°C 2.55mm/h
2-4ft 12s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 32mph 55mph	2-3ft 13s	11°C 1.8mm/h
1-4ft 16s	2ft 16s	Cross 31mph 54mph	2ft 16s	10°C 0.77mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Saunton in the United Kingdom presents a lovely surfing experience, especially known for its long, sandy beach and consistent beach break. Located in North Devon, Saunton is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and enjoys a fairly moderate climate, which is typically warm and damp but not tropically hot. The surf spot rests on a west-facing coastline, making it a favorable spot for receiving any western and northwestern swells. This gives the waves at Saunton a gentle consistency, perfect for both beginner and intermediate level surfers. The waves at Saunton tend to be quite mellow, ranging from one to three feet in height on average. It's characterized largely by powerful, rolling waves, and the sandy beach break offers a nice ride that goes great distance. Those factors combine to make it a nesting place for longboard wave riders. Yet, in heavy swells, it can offer a faster wave which can be an exhilarating ride for more seasoned surfers. As the beach experiences a tidal range of about 6-9 meters, the conditions for surfing can change throughout the day. Best surfing tends to occur on the peak of high tide or on the outgoing tide. It's interesting to note, though, that even during low tide, the beach at Saunton can still produce small, clean waves, ideal for beginners working on their basics. For all its consistency and welcoming waves, it's worth noting that Saunton can be crowded, particularly during holidays and warm, sunny weekends. Depending on the season, surfers may need to share the waves with learners and paddleboarders. Bravura winds can sometimes play spoilsport. While offshore winds can enhance your surfing experience by cleaning up the wave faces, onshore winds might make for choppier waves, disrupting the harmony of your ride. However, compared to other nearby surf spots, Saunton is more sheltered and usually offers more favorable conditions. In conclusion, Saunton in the United Kingdom is not just a scenic spot, but also a promising and approachable surfing locale. Its gentle waves and inviting beach break provide a delightful surfing experience for both novice riders and experienced surf enthusiasts. Just be mindful of the tidal range and wind directions as you plan your surf adventure.