Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, SE swell with 7 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the local scene for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The first bit of surf worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until the last day of the forecast, and even that’s a bit of a whisper. For a solid two weeks, from September 6th right through to September 20th, it’s a flat, clean, but completely surf-less desert. The wind’s often offshore, which is a killer tease, but there’s just no energy in the water. You’d be polishing your deck just to keep busy.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, September 21st at Paignton. We’re looking at a tiny little swell rolling in from the Northeast, around 4 ft, with a period of just 5 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-slop stuff, not much grunt behind it. The combined energy is a paltry 59 (59), which is weak. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNE, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but not completely blown out.
For a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, this is about as soft as it gets. It’s not a standout for anyone after a proper wave, but if you’re desperate for a splash and a bit of a push, it’s the only game in town. It’s too small and weak to be exciting, but at least it’s not a total washout. Don’t expect any crowds – a spot like this rarely breaks, so you’ll likely have it to yourself.
That’s your lot, folks. A long wait for a very small offering. Let’s hope the forecasts change, because this is a tough one to watch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | E 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 8 | W 3 | SW 8 | W 12 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SE 4 | SW 7 | SW 3 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:21PM2.80m | 3:26AM2.67m | 4:14PM2.93m | 5:08AM2.91m | 5:33PM3.27m | 6:10AM3.25m | 6:26PM3.63m | 6:56AM3.56m | 7:10PM3.91m | 7:36AM3.78m | 7:48PM4.07m | 8:11AM3.91m | 8:23PM4.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20AM1.24m | 8:31PM1.25m | 9:14AM1.26m | 10:11PM1.03m | 10:34AM1.00m | 11:13PM0.68m | 11:29AM0.67m | 00:00AM0.34m | 12:13PM0.37m | 00:41AM0.07m | 12:53PM0.13m | 1:17AM-0.10m | 1:30PM-0.01m | 1:52AM-0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | SSE 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 57 | 27 | 30 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | SE 4 | — | W 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 10 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | SW 8 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | — | — | 11 | 5 | 5 | 77 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 23 | 57 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 126 | 92 | 29 | 64 | 64 | 29 | 176 | 30 | 29 | 180 | 64 | 104 | 180 | 104 | 29 | 56 | 29 | 84 | 104 | 109 |
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