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torquay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:24am

Swell

Flat

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

10mph

16mph

Falling tide

Low

10:17am

Weather

13°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

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.