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Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 GMT
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Paignton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paignton sea temperature is
9.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 27th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSE
3.5
S
0.5
E
2.1
SSE
2.5
SSE
0.6
E
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
2.3
SSE
0.5
E
3
SW
2.5
SW
1.8
S
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
2.1
SE
0.7
WSW
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.8
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)68668876671818617187145567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)00210041108359220023200008688200947
Wind
(km/h)
55
SSE
50
S
20
SSW
50
S
50
SSE
30
SSE
15
WSW
30
WSW
45
SSE
45
SSE
65
SSE
50
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
45
SE
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
3.54
8:09AM
3.89
8:31PM
3.59
8:42AM
3.92
9:05PM
3.60
9:15AM
3.88
9:40PM
3.55
9:50AM
3.76
10:17PM
3.44
10:27AM
3.58
10:58PM
3.30
11:11AM
3.35
11:46PM
3.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
0.25
1:12AM
0.26
1:38PM
0.12
1:46AM
0.19
2:13PM
0.06
2:22AM
0.19
2:49PM
0.07
2:59AM
0.27
3:27PM
0.17
3:41AM
0.42
4:10PM
0.36
4:28AM
0.64
5:01PM
0.62
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise8:03--8:03--8:02--8:00--8:00--7:58--7:56--
Sunset-4:45--4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:53--4:54-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1324531-522102119222-102
Temp. °C1098111110998788899888886
Feels °C (?)-2-23224521-3-6-4-21012211-4
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Information about the Paignton Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paignton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Paignton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paignton 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 (Paignton) 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 Paignton 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.

Paignton 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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