slapton sands Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:48am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

3mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

5°C

5°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

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Time	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

Today 19 Jan

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Time	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

Tommorrow 20 Jan

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Time	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

Tuesday 21 Jan

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Time	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

Wednesday 22 Jan

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Time	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

Thursday 23 Jan

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Time	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

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Time	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

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Time	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

Sunday 26 Jan

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Time	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

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Time	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

Location guide

Surfing conditions at Slapton Sands, Devon, in the United Kingdom, can be described as a tricky challenge yet simultaneously as an invigorating test of skills for surfers of all levels. Tucked away between Start Bay and a freshwater lake, its unique position offers some distinct advantages and challenges, making it a not so straightforward surfing spot. For one, the beach's geography plays a critical role in determining the surfing conditions. Slapton Sands is a shingle beach, rather than sand, which leads to slightly different wave actions compared with those familiar to users of sandy beaches. However, this does not deter the ardent surfers who frequent this beach. Notably, the best time for experienced surfers to catch a wave at Slapton Sands would be at mid to high tide. An incoming tide coupled with a southerly wind direction provides the ideal setup for a challenging surf ride. It's also best to aim for times when the wind is offshore, blowing from land to sea, as this ideal wind condition creates cleaner waves that break consistently, offering a smooth riding surface for surfers. On the other hand, novice surfers who are still cutting their teeth should consider venturing into Slapton Sands during a slack or low tide. With its more forgiving waves and shallower waters, it's an excellent choice for beginner surfers to get their feet wet, so to speak, and nurture their surfing skills. With the changing seasons, so do the surfing conditions at Slapton Sands. Autumn and winter surf tends to be rougher, presenting higher swells which may be suited for adrenaline-chasing seasoned surfers, while summer surf typically tends to be calmer and more suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. However, regardless of the level of experience, safety should be a paramount consideration. It's essential to check local weather conditions and tide times before venturing into the water, particularly during the more turbulent winter season. Also, as there's no lifeguard service at Slapton Sands, it's crucial to be vigilant, look out for fellow surfers and ensure a great surfing session for everyone.

Last updated: 18/01/25 12:00am