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torquay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

1ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

3mph

4mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

10°C

9°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	1ft 8s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 6s	1ft 7s	Off 5mph 7mph	1ft 7s	10°C 0.25mm/h
1ft 5s	1ft 8s	Off 7mph 10mph	1ft 8s	11°C 0.13mm/h
0-1ft 5s	0-1ft 8s	Off 10mph 13mph	0-1ft 8s	13°C
1ft 7s		Cross 14mph 17mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s		Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 8s		Cross 10mph 19mph	Flat	9°C
2ft 8s		Cross 8mph 16mph	Flat	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	On 11mph 14mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 10s	Cross 15mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 24mph	Flat	11°C

Tommorrow 23 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 7s		Cross 14mph 21mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h
4ft 7s	1ft 5s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1ft 5s	14°C 0.06mm/h
4ft 8s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 12mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1ft 11s	Cross 6mph 4mph	1ft 11s	11°C
2ft 8s	1ft 12s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 12s	11°C
2ft 8s	1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 13s	11°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 13s	10°C 0.33mm/h
2ft 13s	1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 15mph	1ft 9s	11°C 0.26mm/h
2ft 13s	1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 16mph	1ft 5s	11°C 0.35mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Cross 10mph 9mph	Flat	10°C
2ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	On 12mph 13mph	0-1ft 5s	13°C 0.23mm/h
2ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 21mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.21mm/h

Sunday 27 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 15mph 20mph	1ft 11s	13°C
2ft 9s	1ft 11s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1ft 11s	14°C
2ft 9s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 18mph	0-1ft 11s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s		Off 5mph 7mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 7s	1ft 10s	Cross 3mph 5mph	1ft 10s	13°C
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 3mph 7mph	1ft 9s	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 11s	0-1ft 4s	Off 10mph 16mph	0-1ft 4s	12°C
2ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 11mph	1ft 9s	12°C
2ft 7s	1ft 11s	On 3mph 5mph	1ft 11s	13°C

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

Historical data

Location guide

When it comes to surfing in the United Kingdom, Torquay provides an enticing destination. Resting in the grip of the swirling currents of the North Atlantic, the region offers a range of conditions that can prove to be quite challenging for the uninitiated, but quite delightful to those well versed in the art of riding the waves. It's a predictable surfing spot, where the tides have their own rhythm and the waves dance to their cadence. In terms of wave conditions, Torquay offers a mix of beach and reef breaks that cater towards a variety of surfing skill levels. The surf here typically ranges between 1 to 2 meters on average, but when the swells are right, they can go as high as 5 meters which offers some exhilarating surfing for the daring, particularly during the winter period. The water temperature varies significantly across the year in Torquay. Winter temperatures can plummet down to around 8 degrees Celsius, likely requiring a 5/4mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, and a hood. However, summer sees temperatures climbing up to a more comfortable 16-19 degrees Celsius. This allows for lighter 2/2mm suits or even just boardshorts and rash vests on the warmer days. Torquay is also known for its wind conditions. These can significantly affect the wave quality. Offshore wind conditions are favored by surfers in Torquay for the creation of clean, ridable waves. These occur most frequently during autumn and winter months. On the other hand, onshore winds can create choppy and messy surf conditions, making for a more challenging surf session. In conclusion, Torquay is a year-round surfing destination with the variety of conditions you'd expect from a coastal town that sits at the mercy of the North Atlantic. Offering everything from gentle summer swells for beginners, to the considerable winter waves that would test the best of surfers, it is no wonder that Torquay has a reputation as one of the key surfing spots in the United Kingdom.

torquay Surf Report

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Last updated: 21/04/25 12:00am

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