Paignton Surf Forecast

/ Devon (South) (16 surf breaks) /

UK (473 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (50.43° N 3.56° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 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 15.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 7PM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	4PM (Sun 19th Oct)	6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).
	Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	S	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	5	5	5	6	5	5	5	5	5	6	5	5	5	6	7	5	8	5	7	4	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	40	33	67	80	45	62	46	41	90	107	69	50	42	199	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind (km/h)	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SSE	S	S	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	off	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	off	off
High Tide / height (m)		2:02PM 2.76	3:14AM 2.57		3:45PM 2.81		4:44AM 2.78	5:00PM 3.03		5:39AM 3.05	5:49PM 3.26		6:18AM 3.29	6:27PM 3.45		6:50AM 3.48	6:59PM 3.57		7:18AM 3.62		7:28PM 3.65
Low Tide / height (m)			8:26PM 1.35	9:03AM 1.48		10:00PM 1.15	10:17AM 1.24		10:50PM 0.89	11:03AM 0.97		11:27PM 0.65	11:40AM 0.71		11:59PM 0.44	12:13PM 0.48		12:30AM 0.28	12:45PM 0.31		12:59AM 0.18

	Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21
Sunrise	7:35	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:39	-	-	7:41	-	-	7:43	-	-	7:45	-	-
Sunset	-	6:22	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:10	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	12	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	11	14	13	12	14	14	15	15	14	13	14	15	16	15	15	15	14	13	15	15	14
Feels °C (?)	7	10	9	8	10	11	11	11	9	7	8	11	10	9	12	9	7	8	10	9	9

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Devon (South)

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Paignton (light winds from the ENE at Exeter Airport 33 km from Paignton). A 0.8m windswell from the E
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33 km away, 2 h 1 min ago

15 km/h

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0.0

15.2

Air / Water (°C)

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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 12 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.