Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.2° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM.


    The Lowdown

    Alright, it's Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you — it's a tough stretch for Paignton. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. There's no good swell to speak of; it's flat or near-flat right through to the end of September. The combined energy is negligible, sitting at zero for most of the period and only ever creeping up into the double-digits, like 12 or 22, which tells you it's barely a ripple.

    The first real sign of any pulse doesn't show up until the morning of the 22nd of September, and even then it's a tiny 2ft with a short, weak 5-second period — just not enough push to do anything with. By the 25th and 26th of September, we see the biggest readings, with a swell height hitting 5ft from the east with a period of 6 seconds, and combined energy up to 139 (moderate wave energy). Sounds okay, right? Wrong. The problem is all that energy is coming straight onshore, with easterly winds blowing directly into the beach, making for a messy, choppy mess. That kind of setup with onshore wind is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's not for beginners either, with the swell pushing 5ft and conditions blown out.

    The one ray of hope is on the 20th of September (a Sunday) when there's a glassy morning with zero wind, but there's simply no swell to take advantage of. It's a heartbreaking tease. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 65°, but you can't do anything with it.

    So honestly, there's nothing to get excited about here. If you're an absolute beginner and the water looks totally flat, you might get a splash around, but there's no wave to surf. It's a blank run, and that's just how it goes sometimes in this area. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, there's not a single standout session on offer.

    Rusty.

    Short Range Forecast

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

    Days 4-6 Weather Summary

    Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

    Sunday
    13
    Monday
    14
    Tuesday
    15
    Wednesday
    16
    Thursday
    17
    Friday
    18
    Saturday
    19
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    Swell
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    11
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    11
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    11
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    4
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    14
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    4
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    Energy kJ
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    Wind (km/h)
    20
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    High Tide
    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
    11:53AM2.75m
    00:23AM2.53m
    Low Tide
    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
    5:00AM1.20m
    5:28PM1.37m
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    6:45
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    7:32
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     mm
    Temp °C
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    14
    Feels °C
    18
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    19
    19
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    18
    12
    14
    12
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    12
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    12
    10
    10
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    11
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    11
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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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