Paignton Surf Break

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Issued: 12 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Paignton sea temperature is
18.2° C

3.3°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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, E swell with 13 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 4s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this corner of the coast.

Straight off the bat, we are looking at a proper flat spell. From now through the first few days of July, there’s absolutely nothing doing – no swell to speak of, just clean skies and light breezes but not a ripple worth paddling for. It’s a tough stretch, but don’t lose hope just yet.

We finally see a shift on Wednesday the 8th of July. The swell shows up tiny, only 1ft from the ENE with a short, weak 3-second period. The combined wave energy is a paltry 2, so it’s basically a lake. Not worth getting wet for. That pattern drags on through Thursday and Friday of that first week with small, weak, onshore wind-affected waves. The wind is blowing from the ENE to E, straight onshore, making it a bumpy mess. The combined energy does pick up a bit on Friday morning the 10th to 41, but the swell is still only 3ft and period is a weak 6 seconds, so it’s not doing you any favours.

Saturday the 11th of July sees the wind swing nasty from the north at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-shore chop. Not for paddling, plain and simple. We get a few cleaner days from Sunday the 12th through to Monday the 13th, but there’s no swell at all, so it’s just flat and clean again.

The best of a mediocre bunch shows up on Tuesday the 14th of July. A tiny 3ft lump from the NNE with a 4-second period sneaks in, but the wind turns offshore from the west at 10 mph, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is only 19, so it’s weak, but at least it’s rideable for a beginner. That’s the only real window for a splash. Wednesday the 15th of July also offers some clean, offshore conditions with 3ft from the east (period 6 seconds, energy 42), but the wind gets up to 18 mph in the afternoon, so it’s a session for early birds.

Further out, into the second week, things get a little more interesting but still far from perfect. Saturday the 18th of July shows the biggest swell of the whole run: 5ft from the NE, with a 6-second period and combined energy of 148 – that’s a solid moderate pulse. The catch is the wind is howling from the SSW at 18 mph, creating a cross-off breeze which keeps it clean, but that’s strong wind for the size. It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but if it holds, it could offer some punchy, clean waves for the more experienced surfer. Anything over 5ft can be a handful for beginners, so this one is for the crew with a bit of time in the water.

Overall, Paignton is a flat and quiet spot for the next two weeks. The standout is that Tuesday the 14th of July for the cleanest, smallest waves with the offshore wind, and keep an eye on that Saturday the 18th of July for the biggest but windiest option. It’s not a classic period, but forecasts can shake things up.

Right, that’s the lot from me. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.5
WSW
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
10
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
10
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
11
9
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
20
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
5
NW
5
S
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
NNW
5
E
15
SSW
15
N
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:36AM3.32m
9:48PM3.63m
10:11AM3.31m
10:22PM3.60m
10:48AM3.27m
10:57PM3.53m
11:26AM3.23m
11:35PM3.44m
12:07PM3.17m
00:17AM3.32m
12:54PM3.11m
1:07AM3.19m
1:49PM3.05m
2:09AM3.08m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.48m
3:15AM0.41m
3:23PM0.50m
3:51AM0.41m
4:00PM0.56m
4:30AM0.45m
4:41PM0.66m
5:13AM0.53m
5:28PM0.79m
6:04AM0.65m
6:27PM0.93m
7:08AM0.78m
7:42PM1.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:28
9:27
9:27
9:27
9:25
9:24
9:24
 mm
1
Temp °C
18
21
18
23
24
17
23
26
22
25
27
21
25
27
22
24
28
26
18
20
18
Feels °C
15
17
16
21
20
17
22
24
21
23
23
19
25
27
21
23
29
26
15
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.2
E
3
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
11
11
9
9
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
1
1
5
1
1
2
3
11
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
29
245
40
104
245
104
104
104
81
126
137
129
129
137
98
98
130
87
87
81
81
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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