Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 5s period, E swell with 13 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. The ocean is dead. We’re staring down a long, dry spell before the tiniest of windows appears. The first real surf is a long, long way off.
Look, for the first week and a half, it’s flat out. From Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to the 5th of August, we’re looking at a solid 14 days with zero swell energy. Nothing. Nada. The wind is doing its thing, but there’s nothing to push around. The water is a warm 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing to talk about.
Now, on the morning of Thursday the 6th of August, we finally get a pulse. Paignton is our only option. It’s a beginner’s spot and it’s inconsistent, so don’t hold your breath. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the ESE, with a short 6-second period. The combined energy is a weak 83. The wind is glassy, so the surface will be clean, but this is a tiny, weak wave. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary.
That’s your one and only chance, and it’s a poor one. After that, the 7th of August brings onshore wind and the swell drops out again. The rest of the forecast is a dud. For a spot that’s inconsistent like Paignton, this kind of run is pretty normal. It’s a bummer, but forecasts can change. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 13 | NNW 3 | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:36PM2.75m | 1:54AM2.63m | 2:38PM2.64m | 3:12AM2.51m | 4:16PM2.64m | 5:04AM2.57m | 5:43PM2.81m | 6:13AM2.76m | 6:34PM3.06m | 6:57AM2.98m | 7:13PM3.31m | 7:35AM3.18m | 7:48PM3.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM1.41m | 8:31AM1.36m | 9:21PM1.44m | 9:49AM1.35m | 10:31PM1.32m | 10:50AM1.22m | 11:24PM1.14m | 11:37AM1.04m | 00:07AM0.92m | 12:17PM0.84m | 00:45AM0.70m | 12:53PM0.64m | 1:19AM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 11 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 778 | 105 | 515 | 1825 | 513 | 486 | 486 | 130 | 714 | 779 | 30 | 129 | 253 | 81 | 105 | 119 | 105 | 135 | 156 | 129 |
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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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