Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.7° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.


    The Lowdown

    Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a tough stretch for Paignton. The next 16 days are looking bleak, with nearly two weeks of flat, unfishable conditions. The wind and weather are just not lining up to bring any proper swell our way.

    We start off the forecast with nothing. Absolutely flat through the end of August and into the first week of September. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or offshore, but with zero swell energy (0) you could have the cleanest lineup in the world and still be sitting on a lake. The water is a balmy 67°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight.

    There’s a long gap of nothing until the 6th of September. On Sunday morning we finally see a tiny pulse of swell: 2ft from the SSE, with a short period of 4 seconds and a combined energy of just 10. That’s weak, weak stuff. The wind is cross-shore and light, so it’ll be clean, but it’s barely enough to get a longboard moving. Definitely not worth getting excited about.

    After that, it’s more flatness. The 9th of September shows a tiny 1ft from the NNE with a 3-second period and energy of 2, but it’s onshore wind, so forget it.

    The most promising day comes on the 10th of September – Thursday morning. We get a 3ft swell from the ENE, with a 5-second period and combined energy of 30. It’s not huge, but the wind is cross-offshore from the SSW at 18 mph, keeping it clean. That’s about as good as it gets this run. Still, we’re talking small, weak surf.

    The 11th and 12th of September offer similar small waves: 3ft from the E, with a 5-second period and energy in the 30s, and fresh offshore winds. Clean, but pretty average.

    Overall, there’s nothing here that stands out as a true standout. The best bet is the 10th of September morning for a small, clean session on a longboard, but don’t expect much. It’s the kind of drought where you’re better off waiting for the next front.

    Rusty.

    Short Range Forecast

    Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

    Days 4-6 Weather Summary

    Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning).

    Saturday
    29
    Sunday
    30
    Monday
    31
    Tuesday
    1
    Wednesday
    2
    Thursday
    3
    Friday
    4
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    Swell
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    Wave
    Height (m)
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    Period (s)
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    SSW
    6
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    SW
    8
    1.1
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    0.7
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    6
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    4
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    5
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    4
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    Metric surfscale
    Energy kJ
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    Wind (km/h)
    40
    SSW
    35
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    25
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    25
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    WNW
    25
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    10
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    15
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    25
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    30
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    35
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    30
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    25
    W
    30
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    30
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    40
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    35
    WNW
    15
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    Wind State
    cross-off
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    off
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    off
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    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
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    High Tide
    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
    11:02AM3.43m
    11:20PM3.33m
    11:47AM3.19m
    00:14AM3.02m
    Low Tide
    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
    4:16AM0.24m
    4:36PM0.43m
    5:00AM0.57m
    5:26PM0.77m
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    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
    6:22
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    8:06
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    8:00
    7:58
    7:54
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     mm
    6
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    Temp °C
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    Feels °C
    14
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    12
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    10
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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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