Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The surf forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The first week and a half is looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We're staring down a long run of poor conditions, and the swell just isn't showing up with any quality. The whole period from now through to the 22nd of July is a write-off, with only a few tiny, weak waves here and there. You'll be doing more paddling than surfing.
The standout moment, and it's a slim one, comes on the 15th of July. Wednesday afternoon finally sees a light cross-offshore breeze come through, cleaning up the surf. The waves are only 4ft, and the energy is weak (99), but it'll be the cleanest we've seen in a while. It's surfable, but just barely. For a beginner spot like Paignton, it's about the only window where you won't be fighting a mess.
The rest of the 16-day window is a total bust. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore, and the swell either disappears or is too chopped up to be any fun. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – you'll be comfortable in a wetsuit, but that’s about the only positive.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there's nothing to get excited about. The forecast is a blank run. It's one of those times where you're better off tuning out the surf reports and finding something else to do until the charts start looking friendlier.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 132 | 67 | 62 | 213 | 255 | 466 | 706 | 600 | 653 | 487 | 263 | 199 | 205 | 99 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:49PM3.05m | 2:09AM3.08m | 2:57PM3.04m | 3:28AM3.02m | 4:20PM3.12m | 4:59AM3.10m | 5:40PM3.34m | 6:17AM3.30m | 6:44PM3.61m | 7:17AM3.52m | 7:38PM3.87m | 8:08AM3.68m | 8:25PM4.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM1.02m | 8:24AM0.85m | 9:05PM0.97m | 9:40AM0.79m | 10:18PM0.79m | 10:46AM0.64m | 11:21PM0.53m | 11:43AM0.45m | 00:16AM0.28m | 12:34PM0.27m | 1:06AM0.08m | 1:21PM0.15m | 1:53AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 16 | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 6 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 7 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | SW 15 | W 12 | S 18 | W 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 14 | 132 | 67 | 62 | 213 | 255 | 466 | 706 | 600 | 653 | 487 | 263 | 199 | 205 | 99 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 130 | 81 | 81 | 89 | 81 | 81 | 89 | 81 | 495 | 311 | 276 | 485 | 171 | 105 | 98 | 156 | 94 | 105 | 0 | 203 |
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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).
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