Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.3° 

Paignton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paignton surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM.


    The Lowdown

    Alright, let's have a proper look through this 16-day window for Paignton.

    Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the next week or so. From the 12th right through until the morning of the 23rd of September, we’re looking at a big fat zero on the energy front – completely flat. That’s about eleven days of nothing to get excited about. Don't bother paddling out; you’ll just be floating around.

    We finally see a pulse of life on the afternoon of the 23rd, but it’s barely worth a mention – just 0.3ft of short-period SE windswell with a measly 1 (weak) combined swell energy and light cross-onshore winds. It’s not going to do anything.

    The first real nod to something surfable comes on Thursday the 24th. The swell nudges up to 2ft from the SE with a period of 4 seconds. The energy is still very weak at 11 (weak), but the winds turn light cross-shore in the afternoon, which makes a huge difference for tidying things up. It’s still pretty average junk, but you could probably find a crumbly little wave if you're desperate.

    Friday the 25th is the best of a poor lot. Swell size pushes up to 3ft from the ESE, with the period still at a short 4 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 23 (weak). It’s still onshore-light ENE in the morning, then cross-onshore in the afternoon, so it’ll be bumpy and weak, but it’s the biggest wave of the entire 16-day outlook. If you’ve got a longboard and low expectations, this is your session.

    After that, it fades away again from the 26th, dropping back to 1ft and smaller, with messy winds.

    So for the entire forecast, there are no true standouts. The 3ft ESE windswell on the 25th is the only event that even qualifies as a ‘surf’. The water temp is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year (much warmer than normal), so at least you won't need a thick winter suit. Take the tiny window of opportunity on the 25th if you can, but keep the expectations in the car.

    Rusty.

    Short Range Forecast

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

    Days 4-6 Weather Summary

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

    Saturday
    12
    Sunday
    13
    Monday
    14
    Tuesday
    15
    Wednesday
    16
    Thursday
    17
    Friday
    18
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    Period (s)
    0.6
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    3
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    0.6
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    12
    0.4
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    3
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    3
    0.2
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    8
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    10
    0.3
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    10
    0.2
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    11
    0.7
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    4
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    6
    0.5
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    3
    0.3
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    5
    0.2
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    13
    0.8
    SW
    4
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    Energy kJ
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    Wind (km/h)
    30
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    30
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    25
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    20
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    30
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    30
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    15
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    25
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    35
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    Wind State
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    High Tide
    8:23PM4.11m
    8:43AM3.93m
    8:55PM4.03m
    9:13AM3.85m
    9:25PM3.86m
    9:41AM3.71m
    9:54PM3.63m
    10:08AM3.50m
    10:23PM3.36m
    10:36AM3.27m
    10:53PM3.07m
    11:09AM3.01m
    11:30PM2.79m
    Low Tide
    1:30PM-0.01m
    1:52AM-0.15m
    2:05PM-0.05m
    2:25AM-0.10m
    2:38PM0.02m
    2:56AM0.06m
    3:11PM0.18m
    3:27AM0.29m
    3:42PM0.42m
    3:57AM0.57m
    4:14PM0.71m
    4:27AM0.88m
    4:47PM1.04m
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    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
    6:43
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    7:36
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    7:23
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    Temp °C
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    18
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    14
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    Feels °C
    13
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    18
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    17
    16
    13
    11
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    11
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    9
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    12
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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 16 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.

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