Paignton Surf Break

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Issued: 6 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Paignton sea temperature is
17.1° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Paignton surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4AM.


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    Short Range Forecast

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

    Days 5-7 Weather Summary

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

    Fri
    26
    Saturday
    27
    Sunday
    28
    Monday
    29
    Tuesday
    30
    Wednesday
    1
    Thursday
    2
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    Rating
    (10 max)
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Swell
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Wave
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    E
    5
    0.4
    SW
    6
    0.4
    SSW
    5
    0.4
    SSW
    5
    0.6
    SW
    7
    0.7
    SW
    7
    0.8
    SW
    7
    0.4
    SW
    7
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.2
    WSW
    6
    0.6
    WSW
    3
    0.2
    W
    10
    0.3
    WSW
    10
    0.3
    WSW
    10
    0.2
    W
    10
    0.1
    W
    9
    0.7
    WSW
    4
    0.2
    WSW
    5
    0.2
    WSW
    11
    Wave Graph
    Metric surfscale
    Energy kJ
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Wind (km/h)
    25
    SW
    5
    SW
    20
    S
    25
    SW
    20
    SSW
    20
    WSW
    25
    WSW
    15
    W
    10
    WNW
    15
    SSW
    10
    NNW
    5
    SSW
    15
    WSW
    10
    NW
    5
    SSE
    25
    SW
    25
    WSW
    25
    WNW
    25
    WNW
    10
    WNW
    10
    ESE
    Wind State
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    cross-off
    glassy
    cross-off
    off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    on
    High Tide
    5:07PM2.88m
    5:33AM2.80m
    6:02PM3.01m
    6:27AM2.92m
    6:47PM3.17m
    7:10AM3.06m
    7:27PM3.32m
    7:49AM3.17m
    8:04PM3.45m
    8:25AM3.26m
    8:39PM3.55m
    9:01AM3.31m
    9:14PM3.61m
    9:36AM3.32m
    Low Tide
    10:54PM1.07m
    11:10AM0.96m
    11:38PM0.92m
    11:52AM0.85m
    00:19AM0.78m
    12:31PM0.73m
    00:57AM0.65m
    1:07PM0.63m
    1:33AM0.55m
    1:41PM0.55m
    2:07AM0.47m
    2:15PM0.50m
    2:41AM0.43m
    part cloud
    part cloud
    part cloud
    clear
    part cloud
    part cloud
    clear
    part cloud
    cloud
    part cloud
    part cloud
    cloud
    part cloud
    clear
    clear
    clear
    part cloud
    part cloud
    clear
    part cloud
    heavy rain
    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
    5:03
    5:03
    5:05
    5:05
    5:05
    5:07
    5:07
    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
    9:29
    9:29
    9:29
    9:29
    9:29
    9:29
    9:28
    9:28
     mm
    19
    Temp °C
    22
    19
    21
    22
    18
    20
    20
    14
    18
    20
    17
    19
    21
    17
    19
    20
    17
    20
    21
    17
    14
    Feels °C
    18
    18
    18
    20
    17
    16
    15
    11
    16
    17
    14
    16
    17
    14
    16
    16
    14
    16
    17
    15
    14
    Swell 1
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    E
    5
    0.4
    SW
    6
    0.1
    W
    10
    0.1
    S
    15
    0.1
    S
    15
    0.1
    S
    15
    0.1
    S
    14
    0.4
    SW
    7
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.2
    WSW
    6
    0.1
    SW
    12
    0.3
    SW
    4
    0.3
    WSW
    10
    0.3
    WSW
    10
    0.2
    WSW
    5
    0.1
    W
    9
    0.2
    WSW
    5
    0.2
    WSW
    11
    Energy kJ
    2
    8
    2
    4
    4
    4
    4
    16
    29
    27
    24
    4
    6
    3
    22
    21
    3
    2
    2
    12
    Swell 2
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    SE
    4
    0.1
    S
    15
    0.1
    SW
    15
    0.1
    W
    12
    0.2
    WSW
    12
    0.3
    SW
    6
    0.1
    S
    13
    0.2
    SSW
    6
    0.1
    W
    11
    0.2
    W
    10
    0.2
    W
    10
    0.1
    W
    10
    Energy kJ
    1
    5
    8
    3
    14
    6
    3
    3
    2
    8
    8
    2
    Swell 3
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    W
    10
    0.1
    W
    10
    0.1
    S
    15
    0.1
    SW
    15
    0.1
    W
    13
    0.1
    S
    14
    0.1
    S
    13
    0.1
    SW
    13
    0.1
    S
    13
    0.1
    S
    12
    Energy kJ
    2
    2
    5
    8
    3
    4
    4
    7
    3
    3
    Wind waves
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.6
    SW
    5
    0.4
    SSW
    5
    0.4
    SSW
    5
    0.6
    SW
    7
    0.7
    SW
    7
    0.8
    SW
    7
    0.2
    WNW
    2
    0.5
    SW
    3
    0.2
    NNW
    2
    0.6
    WSW
    3
    0.3
    SW
    2
    0.7
    WSW
    4
    Energy kJ
    23
    11
    11
    38
    52
    55
    1
    4
    1
    7
    1
    11
    Nearest Offshore or Glassy
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    3
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    Distance (km)
    136
    81
    126
    193
    104
    246
    193
    64
    29
    104
    29
    88
    245
    29
    29
    265
    499
    393
    280
    56
    29
    Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
    Rating
    (10 max)
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    3
    2
    3
    3
    2
    2
    3
    2
    2
    2
    4
    4
    1
    2
    Header Global
    Rating
    (10 max)
    5
    6
    5
    9
    7
    5
    6
    6
    6
    5
    5
    5
    5
    5
    5
    5
    5
    6
    5
    5
    5
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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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