Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
19.2° C
2.6° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for Paignton is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window with virtually no rideable surf on offer. The first weak little bump doesn’t show up until Sunday the 9th of August, and even that’s only 0.7 ft with a short period of 2 seconds, and light cross-onshore winds. It’s basically wind chop. The water temperature is sitting around average for this time of year, which is a small comfort, but there’s just no energy in the water.

From the 9th right through to the 21st of August, the combined energy of all swells directed here barely climbs out of single digits – the highest I see is a paltry 51 (weak energy) on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. That morning, we get a tiny 3 ft swell from the east with a 6-second period, but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the score backs that up. The wind is a light offshore from the west, which would keep it clean, but the swell is just too small and weak to push anything worthwhile. The afternoon of the 12th picks up a moderate breeze from the west-southwest, still clean, but the swell drops to 2 ft.

The rest of the window is a string of zeros. Even when the wind goes glassy, like the morning of Friday the 7th of August, there’s absolutely no swell. You’ll see a few afternoons with clean offshore winds, like the 14th and 20th of August, but again – no wave height. It’s a blank run that stretches for days at a time.

Here’s the honest truth: there’s no standout day, no hidden gem. This is a classic case of a flat spell for this area. The best you can hope for is a longboard and a prayer on the 12th of August morning, but don’t expect much. The break itself is a beginner spot, inconsistent, and when it’s this flat, even the kites are going to struggle. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.5
SW
3
0.3
N
3
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
SW
3
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.3
E
3
0.3
E
4
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1
1
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1
3
51
21
8
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
W
10
NW
5
N
15
SSW
15
NNW
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
N
10
NE
10
ESE
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
SE
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
W
20
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:15PM3.19m
00:33AM3.16m
1:11PM3.02m
1:39AM2.93m
2:27PM2.90m
3:14AM2.81m
4:11PM2.97m
5:03AM2.93m
5:39PM3.25m
6:17AM3.22m
6:39PM3.61m
7:11AM3.51m
7:27PM3.92m
Low Tide
5:29AM0.54m
5:52PM0.79m
6:26AM0.81m
7:02PM1.03m
7:46AM1.04m
8:38PM1.12m
9:20AM1.06m
10:08PM0.97m
10:36AM0.88m
11:16PM0.67m
11:36AM0.61m
00:10AM0.35m
12:25PM0.35m
00:57AM0.08m
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5:48
5:48
5:50
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:49
8:46
8:45
8:44
8:42
8:39
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Temp °C
20
21
15
17
22
17
20
22
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26
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28
24
21
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27
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26
23
Feels °C
17
18
12
14
19
14
17
19
17
19
23
19
24
23
21
21
26
19
23
24
24
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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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