Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 3s period, ESE swell with 1 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.2m 3s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's be honest, the next fortnight isn't exactly firing. We've got a real flat spell on our hands, so don't expect much. The only break in the mix is Paignton, but the whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf.
The issue is stark: for almost the entire period, the combined swell energy sits at zero or close to it, which is as weak as it gets. There's simply no swell moving through. The water’s a balmy 65°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won't be needing a wetsuit to surf because you won't be surfing.
We start with a gap of several days with no surf at all. The first hint of anything appears on the morning of the 22nd of September, but it's pathetic: a 0.7ft windswell from the ESE with a 3-second period. That's essentially just bump. The combined energy is a meagre 1. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's not even clean. This dribbles on with a few similarly tiny pulses of 1ft to 2ft through the 23rd and 24th, but it's all onshore (E/ESE) and short period (3 to 5 seconds). The energy only just scrapes into double figures on the 24th afternoon with a combined energy of 19, but with 2ft swell and a 5-second period under onshore wind, it's a complete mess. Nothing here for a surfer.
After that, it completely dies again for the rest of the period. Any hope of a swell on the 30th is dashed by zeros across the board. If you’re into kitesurfing, Paignton might be worth a look on the 24th with that onshore wind and some bumps, but for a paddle surfer, there is absolutely nothing doing. The forecast can change, but right now, this is a total blank run.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 13 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
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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 | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:54PM3.63m | 10:08AM3.50m | 10:23PM3.36m | 10:36AM3.27m | 10:53PM3.07m | 11:09AM3.01m | 11:30PM2.79m | 11:53AM2.75m | 00:23AM2.53m | 12:59PM2.55m | 1:47AM2.35m | 2:41PM2.49m | 3:53AM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.18m | 3:27AM0.29m | 3:42PM0.42m | 3:57AM0.57m | 4:14PM0.71m | 4:27AM0.88m | 4:47PM1.04m | 5:00AM1.20m | 5:28PM1.37m | 5:47AM1.51m | 7:02PM1.66m | 8:25AM1.70m | 9:54PM1.54m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 5 | W 10 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 5 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 25 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 68 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 298 | 29 | 29 | 193 | 417 | 515 | 246 | 131 | 251 | 193 | 251 | 251 | 193 | 159 | 30 | 88 | 29 | 84 | 127 | 81 |
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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).
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