Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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Paignton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paignton sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Paignton surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM.


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    Short Range Forecast

    Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

    Days 5-7 Weather Summary

    Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

    Sat
    30
    Sunday
    31
    Monday
    1
    Tuesday
    2
    Wednesday
    3
    Thursday
    4
    Friday
    5
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    Rating
    (10 max)
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Swell
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    Wave
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    WSW
    8
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    1.1
    SW
    5
    0.9
    SW
    7
    1
    WSW
    8
    0.9
    WSW
    4
    1.1
    SW
    4
    1.7
    SSW
    6
    1.4
    SW
    7
    1.2
    WSW
    11
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    13
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    Wave Graph
    Metric surfscale
    Energy 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)
    5
    WSW
    10
    WSW
    20
    W
    20
    W
    10
    WSW
    25
    SSW
    30
    SSW
    25
    SW
    20
    W
    30
    W
    20
    W
    30
    SSW
    40
    WSW
    30
    WSW
    30
    W
    30
    WSW
    10
    S
    50
    NNW
    40
    W
    25
    W
    15
    SW
    cross-off
    off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross
    cross-off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    High Tide
    7:06PM3.38m
    7:25AM3.27m
    7:40PM3.45m
    8:00AM3.30m
    8:14PM3.49m
    8:35AM3.30m
    8:49PM3.49m
    9:11AM3.26m
    9:25PM3.46m
    9:47AM3.19m
    10:01PM3.41m
    10:26AM3.10m
    10:40PM3.34m
    11:07AM3.01m
    Low Tide
    00:37AM0.54m
    12:49PM0.51m
    1:11AM0.46m
    1:23PM0.49m
    1:45AM0.44m
    1:56PM0.50m
    2:19AM0.47m
    2:29PM0.54m
    2:53AM0.53m
    3:02PM0.61m
    3:29AM0.61m
    3:37PM0.71m
    4:07AM0.70m
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    5:09
    5:07
    5:07
    5:07
    5:05
    5:05
    5:05
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    9:13
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    9:15
    9:16
    9:17
    9:19
    9:19
    9:20
    2
    7
    1
    2
    1
    10
    19
    Temp °C
    20
    16
    18
    19
    14
    16
    16
    16
    17
    18
    14
    16
    17
    14
    15
    15
    13
    11
    14
    13
    15
    19
    13
    14
    15
    12
    12
    12
    12
    12
    12
    9
    11
    11
    8
    8
    8
    11
    1
    6
    7
    11
    Swell 1
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    WSW
    8
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.2
    W
    10
    0.1
    W
    10
    0.1
    S
    13
    0.2
    WSW
    14
    0.5
    WSW
    13
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.6
    SW
    6
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    13
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.2
    WSW
    12
    Energy kJ
    7
    29
    56
    55
    74
    24
    23
    8
    2
    3
    19
    102
    71
    33
    60
    33
    56
    13
    Swell 2
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    SW
    15
    0.1
    SW
    16
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    S
    14
    0.1
    W
    16
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    SW
    7
    0.1
    SW
    9
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    Energy kJ
    8
    10
    8
    8
    8
    4
    5
    52
    11
    3
    44
    Swell 3
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    W
    10
    Energy kJ
    2
    Wind waves
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.3
    WSW
    4
    0.3
    WSW
    4
    0.6
    WSW
    4
    0.5
    SW
    3
    0.8
    SSW
    4
    1.1
    SW
    5
    0.9
    SW
    7
    1
    WSW
    8
    0.9
    WSW
    4
    1.1
    SW
    4
    1.7
    SSW
    6
    1.4
    SW
    7
    1.2
    WSW
    11
    0.9
    SW
    4
    0.4
    NW
    2
    0.6
    WSW
    3
    0.5
    SW
    7
    Energy kJ
    3
    4
    8
    5
    21
    64
    63
    107
    24
    41
    209
    199
    329
    27
    2
    8
    27
    Nearest Offshore or Glassy
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    2
    1
    3
    1
    1
    1
    1
    4
    2
    2
    1
    3
    1
    2
    Distance (km)
    64
    64
    170
    115
    29
    83
    83
    104
    115
    193
    64
    486
    567
    567
    193
    140
    30
    560
    193
    140
    104
    Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
    Rating
    (10 max)
    2
    2
    Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    3
    3
    2
    3
    2
    2
    2
    2
    1
    3
    3
    3
    3
    3
    1
    4
    2
    2
    4
    3
    Header Global
    Rating
    (10 max)
    7
    7
    6
    5
    5
    4
    5
    5
    6
    4
    4
    5
    5
    5
    4
    5
    8
    5
    5
    7
    9
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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.

    Paignton is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Paignton. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paignton. Paignton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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