Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
19.4°C
2.8° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, SE swell with 19 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty bleak stretch for Paignton. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. We’ve got a big gap of nothing from the start. The first few days right through to the 6th of September are flat – no swell to speak of. A few tiny bumps show up, but nothing worth paddling out for.

We see a bit of energy trying to push in from the 12th of September. The swell starts to build, but the wind is just awful. It’s coming straight onshore from the east, making a mess of what little wave there is. On the 12th, we’re looking at waves around 5 ft from the east, but the combined energy is only moderate (143). It’s choppy and ugly. The 13th and 14th bring a little more size, with the swell hitting 6 ft on the 14th, and the energy climbs into the high hundreds (271), but it’s all onshore, so it’s a complete washout. The period is short, around 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s just windslop.

There is no standout. There is no good session. The only break we have listed is Paignton, and it’s a beginner spot that’s inconsistent. For the whole 16 days, every single record says “poor surf conditions.” This isn’t a surprise for the area – sometimes you get these blank runs, and that’s just how it goes. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

If you’re desperate, those small, clean days on the 7th of September might look tempting with glassy conditions and a tiny 2 ft easterly, but it’s barely a ripple. The wind is nice, but there’s no power in the water. Honestly, with the size of the windswell we get later on and the poor quality, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Wait for the next forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
25
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15
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High Tide
9:18AM3.82m
9:29PM3.96m
9:51AM3.76m
10:03PM3.83m
10:24AM3.63m
10:39PM3.61m
11:02AM3.43m
11:20PM3.33m
11:47AM3.19m
00:14AM3.02m
12:49PM2.94m
1:32AM2.74m
2:21PM2.80m
3:26AM2.67m
Low Tide
2:41PM-0.03m
3:02AM-0.12m
3:16PM0.02m
3:38AM0.01m
3:54PM0.17m
4:16AM0.24m
4:36PM0.43m
5:00AM0.57m
5:26PM0.77m
5:55AM0.94m
6:37PM1.11m
7:20AM1.24m
8:31PM1.25m
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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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