Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, Rusty here. And I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Paignton is a real tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with next to nothing on offer for the vast majority of the forecast. There's a flicker of life right at the very end, but you'll have to be patient.
The first solid week, from Thursday the 27th of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, is a complete write-off. Absolutely nothing doing. The swell is flat, the energy is non-existent, and the wind is often strong and messy. You'll see a few offshore breezes here and there, but with no swell to work with, it's just a waste of good wind. It's a proper blank run, and for this area, it's not unheard of. Just one of those stretches where the ocean shuts down.
We finally see a pulse of energy creep in on the 9th of September. Wednesday morning brings a tiny 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of just 4 seconds and weak energy (27). The wind is a light cross-off, so it'll be clean, but the waves are gonna be small and weak. By Wednesday afternoon, it nudges up a touch – 4 ft from the NE, still a short 4-second period, but energy climbs to 58. The wind stays light and cross-off, so it's surfable, but "very ordinary" is the word. It's not great, but it's all we've got.
Then it fades again. Thursday the 10th sees a tiny 2 ft and 1 ft pulse, and Friday the 11th is flat once more. So, if you're desperate for a paddle, your best bet is that Wednesday afternoon on the 9th of September. The wind is light, the swell is clean, but keep your expectations in check – it's not a standout, just the only window in a very long dry spell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 3 | SW 5 | S 16 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
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 kJ | 47 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:11AM3.27m | 7:22PM3.63m | 7:43AM3.50m | 7:54PM3.84m | 8:15AM3.68m | 8:26PM3.97m | 8:47AM3.79m | 8:57PM4.01m | 9:18AM3.82m | 9:29PM3.96m | 9:51AM3.76m | 10:03PM3.83m | 10:24AM3.63m | 10:39PM3.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.58m | 00:58AM0.36m | 1:05PM0.34m | 1:28AM0.13m | 1:36PM0.15m | 1:58AM-0.04m | 2:08PM0.02m | 2:29AM-0.13m | 2:41PM-0.03m | 3:02AM-0.12m | 3:16PM0.02m | 3:38AM0.01m | 3:54PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 5 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 47 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | 18 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 7 | E 4 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 5 | 21 | 177 | 85 | 289 | 472 | 226 | 54 | 17 | 54 | 107 | 95 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 138 | 88 | 320 | 193 | 412 | 326 | 193 | 163 | 96 | 274 | 64 | 64 | 112 | 115 | 176 | 193 | 130 | 82 | 180 | 193 |
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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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