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Preston Beach Surf Forecast
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Preston Beach surf Forecast / Devon (South) / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Preston Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Preston Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Preston Beach over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 18 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 78 | 203 | 52 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:32PM 3.57 | 9:52AM 3.37 | 10:08PM 3.42 | 10:33AM 3.19 | 10:51PM 3.26 | 11:23AM 2.98 | 11:46PM 3.10 | 12:29PM 2.81 | 12:56AM 2.99 | 1:49PM 2.74 | 2:16AM 2.99 | 3:17PM 2.85 | 3:39AM 3.14 | 4:34PM 3.12 | 4:50AM 3.39 | 5:33PM 3.43 | 5:49AM 3.65 | 6:23PM 3.71 | 6:39AM 3.84 | 7:07PM 3.91 | 7:25AM 3.93 | 7:48PM 4.00 | 8:08AM 3.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:06AM 0.26 | 3:21PM 0.37 | 3:44AM 0.43 | 4:00PM 0.58 | 4:28AM 0.65 | 4:46PM 0.84 | 5:24AM 0.90 | 5:47PM 1.11 | 6:45AM 1.08 | 7:19PM 1.27 | 8:31AM 1.01 | 9:01PM 1.16 | 9:49AM 0.73 | 10:12PM 0.86 | 10:44AM 0.40 | 11:05PM 0.51 | 11:31AM 0.12 | 11:51PM 0.21 | 12:13PM -0.06 | 12:34AM -0.01 | 12:54PM -0.14 | 1:15AM -0.11 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 |
| Sunset | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Preston Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Preston Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Preston Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Preston Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Preston Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Preston Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Preston Beach is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Paignton. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paignton. Paignton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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