Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 GMT
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Paignton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paignton sea temperature is
13.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The surf forecast for Paignton over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 21st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 21st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 19th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
0.5
E
0.2
E
0.5
W
0.9
WNW
1.4
N
1.1
N
0.6
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
E
1.1
SSW
1.4
S
0.6
SSE
0.1
SE
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)656643455644455546557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90103772020006524141632167200010
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
5
NW
20
WSW
25
W
25
NW
35
NNW
40
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
25
SW
45
SW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:39AM
3.12
4:50PM
3.15
5:15AM
3.29
5:27PM
3.27
5:46AM
3.42
6:01PM
3.36
6:17AM
3.52
6:33PM
3.41
6:48AM
3.57
7:06PM
3.42
7:19AM
3.57
7:39PM
3.38
7:53AM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:51PM
0.81
10:10AM
0.88
10:26PM
0.65
10:46AM
0.68
11:00PM
0.51
11:19AM
0.51
11:32PM
0.42
11:51AM
0.39
12:03AM
0.37
12:23PM
0.34
12:34AM
0.37
12:54PM
0.34
1:04AM
0.41
1:26PM
0.39
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sun
23
Sunrise-7:30--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39-
Sunset--4:25--4:24--4:23--4:22--4:22--4:21--4:20
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------59----
Temp. °C87769986646656710131191011
Feels °C (?)1123332-4-4-200-133184356
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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 12 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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