torquay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:52am

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

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.

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