Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ESE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The surf forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a pretty grim stretch for surf in the immediate future. There's a big ol' blank run staring us in the face, starting right now. For over a week, from the 25th of August right through until the 4th of September, there's barely a ripple worth paddling for. The swell energy is just pathetic, with most days showing zero combined energy, and even when we see a little bump on the 25th, it's a weak 95 reading – that's just not enough to get excited about. The water's sitting at a balmy 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for us.
So, what's a surfer to do? Honestly, for the next week-plus, the kites might have more fun than us on a paddle board if the wind holds, because the surf is basically non-existent. We do get a few clean-looking windows with cross-offshore winds, but without any swell to push against, it's just a flat, glassy lake.
The first sign of life doesn't peek through until the 4th of September, with a tiny pulse of 1 ft from the NNE. It's clean, but it's weak. The only day that even hints at something better is the 6th of September, a Sunday. We've got a glassy morning with the wind swinging to a light NE at 3 mph, but again, there's no swell energy to speak of – it's a zero on the combined energy scale. It's a washout, plain and simple.
Forget about any standouts here. There's nothing to recommend. The whole 16-day window is a dud for Paignton (Torbay). The guidance says it's an inconsistent beginner spot, and this forecast proves it. When it's like this, it’s a waiting game. It won't stay poor forever, but for now, leave the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 10 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 7 | 4 | 29 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:36AM2.99m | 6:49PM3.35m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.85m | 00:27AM0.64m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | WSW 8 | S 10 | W 8 | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 36 | 10 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | SW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 29 | 10 | 40 | 38 | 30 | 65 | 47 | 254 | 344 | 224 | 43 | 83 | 65 | 7 | 16 | 38 | 35 | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 482 | 220 | 138 | 138 | 64 | 109 | 170 | 482 | 486 | 193 | 64 | 211 | 349 | 130 | 246 | 115 | 29 | 88 | 104 | 170 |
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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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