When should you surf Torbay today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 22 October, around 18h, with a 75/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Torbay surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Torbay (South Devon).
Best score today
—7h10
Now
—15:00
Waves
0.8 m
5 s
Wind
24 km/h
Side-off · NW
Tide
▼ 03:00 · ▲ 09:00
range 2.7 m
Light
07:37 → 18:20
Best windows today
7h100/100
0.8 m · 5 s · 25 km/h
8h0/100
0.7 m · 5 s · 22 km/h
9h0/100
0.7 m · 5 s · 19 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 25 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 25 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 29 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 21 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 21 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 19 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Torbay today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 03:00 · ▲ 09:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Torbay suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Torbay.