Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
17.8° C
2.5° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with 600 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the way.

Honestly, looking over the next 16 days for Paignton, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak picture. We’re starting off with a real flat spell. From now through Thursday the 11th, there’s virtually nothing worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 64°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight for a while. We see a few tiny ripples from the East on Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th, but with combined wave energy readings of just 4 and 43, that’s barely a bump.

There’s a bit more activity kicking off on Sunday the 12th, with the swell starting to build out of the East. By Sunday morning, we’re seeing 6 ft at 7 seconds and the combined energy climbs to 321 (moderate). But here’s the kicker – that East wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, making a mess of things. That lumpy, cross-onshore chop kills the quality.

Monday the 13th through Thursday the 16th sees the biggest waves of the window, with swell heights between 6 ft and 7 ft, and combined energy hitting 491 and 475. But it’s the same story: the wind is pinned onshore from the ENE or E, with speeds hitting 19 to 22 mph. The sets have a period of just 7 seconds, so it’s all windswell – short, choppy, and lacking that proper shape. Despite the size, the conditions are described as “fresh cross-onshore and lumpy” or “choppy.” This is one of those times where the setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially for a beach break like Paignton which is fairly exposed to that easterly direction.

Friday the 17th morning sees the biggest swell of the whole run – 10 ft from the East with combined energy of 979 (strong). That’s expert territory, and with the wind still cross-onshore and a period of only 8 seconds, it’s going to be a messy, powerful wall of whitewater. Not for the faint of heart.

After that, it quickly fades back to near-flat conditions from Saturday the 18th onward, with most days showing zero energy and mainly clean, offshore winds that are just waiting for a swell that never arrives.

So, to sum it up – there’s no standout session here. The best bet, if you’re desperate, would be to keep an eye on the afternoon of Friday the 17th when the wind swings to a light cross from the South, which might clean up the 6 ft sets a little, but that’s a long shot. If you’re looking for anything rideable, you’re better off waiting for the next weather system to shake things up. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a real flat and windy period.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
10
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10
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10
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10
0.1
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10
0.1
E
10
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
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ESE
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0.9
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1.1
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7
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8
1.7
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2
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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10
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49
70
321
295
462
491
306
226
408
328
297
Wind (km/h)
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E
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
SSE
15
NNW
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
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ESE
15
ENE
30
ENE
25
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15
SE
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:54PM3.11m
1:07AM3.19m
1:49PM3.05m
2:09AM3.08m
2:57PM3.04m
3:28AM3.02m
4:20PM3.12m
4:59AM3.10m
5:40PM3.34m
6:17AM3.30m
6:44PM3.61m
7:17AM3.52m
7:38PM3.87m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.93m
7:08AM0.78m
7:42PM1.02m
8:24AM0.85m
9:05PM0.97m
9:40AM0.79m
10:18PM0.79m
10:46AM0.64m
11:21PM0.53m
11:43AM0.45m
00:16AM0.28m
12:34PM0.27m
1:06AM0.08m
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9:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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