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Sidmouth Beach Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
1.3m
mushy
Wind
17kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
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What are the conditions at Sidmouth Beach today? (4 Sept)

Today at Sidmouth Beach: Epic! for windsurfing — 92/100 for expert level. Wind 17 kn W · Waves 1.3 m, 5 s · Tide 0.8–-1.6 m. Best window around 04:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Sidmouth Beach: 1.2m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the early morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 66°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
89/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Windsurfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
89
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 92 · 03
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 89
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.2m
mushy
Wind
19kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
Period
5s
Water
19°C
Swell
NE 60°
Windsurfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
23
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 69 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 23
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
mushy
Wind
4kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
5s
Water
18°C
Swell
NE 61°
Windsurfing · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
41
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 52 · 09
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 41
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
9kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.9m
rising
Period
5s
Water
18°C
Swell
E 100°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered, south-southeast-facing beach of steep shingle giving way to sand at low tide, split into small bays by rock groynes. Surf is infrequent, needing a substantial swell or easterly wind-swell, best at mid-tide; otherwise suited to swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Lifeguard cover runs only in school summer holidays. Easterly winds bring rip currents between beach and rock islands; a stretch past the river mouth is closed for cliff-fall risk.

Spec sheet
Coords
50.6772°N, 3.2386°W
Facing
S
Nearest
Sidmouth
Swell now
NE 63°
Wind now
W 269°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Sidmouth Beach good for surfing today?

Sidmouth Beach scores 57/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 17 kn W · Waves 1.3 m, 5 s · Tide 0.8–-1.6 m. Best window around 09:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Sidmouth Beach today?

Wind at Sidmouth Beach today: 17 kn W (gusting 33 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Sidmouth Beach today?

Waves at Sidmouth Beach today: 1.3 m, 5 s period from NE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Sidmouth Beach today?

The best window for surfing at Sidmouth Beach today is around 09:00 UTC, when conditions score 57/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Sidmouth Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Sidmouth Beach scores 66/100 today for kite surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Sidmouth Beach?

Sidmouth Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Sidmouth Beach?

Sidmouth Beach is a coastal location near Sidmouth in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Sidmouth Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Sidmouth Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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