Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch over the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, empty run with no decent waves to get excited about.
From now right through until Saturday the 12th of September, there is absolutely no surf on offer. That’s a solid gap of over two weeks with nothing rideable. The combined swell energy is sitting at 0 for the whole period, which tells you everything you need to know. We’ve got wind in all directions and plenty of it, but without any swell to work with, it’s just a waste.
Let’s talk about Paignton since that’s the only break in the mix. It’s a fairly exposed spot, but there’s just no energy reaching it. It’s rated for beginners when it’s working, but it’s also inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it’s flat. The wind is going to be howling from the southwest and west most days, with some strong breezes and even near-gale conditions on Saturday the 30th of August and again on Thursday the 10th of September. That’s not doing us any favours.
On the plus side, when the wind does drop a little, like on Saturday the 5th of September, we get a gentle offshore breeze. But with zero swell, clean conditions don’t mean a thing. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Look, I know it’s grim to hear, but this area can go through these flat spells. It’s just one of those times. The forecasts can change, so don’t write the whole month off just yet, but for now, leave the boards in the car and maybe take the dog for a walk instead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 17 | W 3 | S 16 | WSW 3 | S 15 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:43AM3.50m | 7:54PM3.84m | 8:15AM3.68m | 8:26PM3.97m | 8:47AM3.79m | 8:57PM4.01m | 9:18AM3.82m | 9:29PM3.96m | 9:51AM3.76m | 10:03PM3.83m | 10:24AM3.63m | 10:39PM3.61m | 11:02AM3.43m | 11:20PM3.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.34m | 1:28AM0.13m | 1:36PM0.15m | 1:58AM-0.04m | 2:08PM0.02m | 2:29AM-0.13m | 2:41PM-0.03m | 3:02AM-0.12m | 3:16PM0.02m | 3:38AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.17m | 4:16AM0.24m | 4:36PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 9 | SW 4 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 147 | 20 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | S 17 | W 8 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 4 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 63 | 85 | 175 | 802 | 253 | 54 | 89 | 71 | 9 | 47 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 166 | 478 | 319 | 193 | 64 | 83 | 496 | 515 | 246 | 56 | 83 | 104 | 193 | 130 | 131 | 136 | 193 | 109 | 193 | 251 |
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