Paignton Surf Break

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Paignton sea temperature is
17.7° C

2.5°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with 389 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: for the next couple of weeks we’re looking at a run of very quiet days followed by some building, but messy, conditions. The sea’s going to be dead flat for a while, then we get some size, but the wind ain’t going to do us any favours for most of it.

First up, there’s absolutely nothing rideable right now. The water at Paignton is sitting at a notable 64°F which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, but you’ll be needing a board just for a swim. Through Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th, it’s flat. Westerly cross-off and offshore winds are blowing over a glassy sea, but with zero swell, that’s no use to us. This flat spell drags on through Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th. On Friday the 10th, a tiny 3ft easterly swell creeps in with a period of only 4 seconds and combined wave energy of just 22 – that’s weak energy. It’s not worth paddling out for, especially with onshore and cross-onshore winds messing it up.

By Saturday the 11th, we see the first real pulse: 4ft from the east, period of 6 seconds, and combined energy of 123 (moderate). But the wind is a cross-onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, so the surface will be choppy. It’s poor surf conditions. The same story continues through Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th, with swell height climbing to 6ft and energy building to 311. That’s a moderate wave energy, but that fresh cross-onshore wind will have it lumpy and sloppy. On Monday afternoon the 13th, the forecast switches to “marginal” with a 5ft east swell and a light cross-onshore – it’s the first glimmer of something, but only barely.

From Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th, the swell peaks. Thursday morning the 16th shows 8ft from the east with a 7-second period and combined energy of 553 – that’s strong wave energy. But the wind is onshore from the ENE at 16 mph. It’s going to be a big, bumpy mess. At 8ft, this is only for expert surfers, and the onshore wind will make it even harder. After that it drops back quickly through the 17th and 18th, and by the 19th and 20th it’s back to flat with onshore winds. Tuesday the 21st brings a tiny 2ft east-southeast swell with a 4-second period and only 7 energy, so basically nothing.

There’s no standout day here. If I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it would be Thursday the 16th for the size – but only if you’re an expert and don’t mind strong onshore winds. The easterly swell is coming from the east (optimum direction for Paignton), but the period is short, so it’ll be weak and bumpy. For the rest of us, it’s a flat spell with a few days of messy, blown-out surf in between. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during the stronger winds.

Stay tuned – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.3
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
22
36
28
123
64
62
233
189
321
311
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
E
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
SSE
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
NE
30
ENE
15
ESE
25
NE
30
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:35PM3.44m
12:07PM3.17m
00:17AM3.32m
12:54PM3.11m
1:07AM3.19m
1:49PM3.05m
2:09AM3.08m
2:57PM3.04m
3:28AM3.02m
4:20PM3.12m
4:59AM3.10m
5:40PM3.34m
6:17AM3.30m
Low Tide
4:41PM0.66m
5:13AM0.53m
5:28PM0.79m
6:04AM0.65m
6:27PM0.93m
7:08AM0.78m
7:42PM1.02m
8:24AM0.85m
9:05PM0.97m
9:40AM0.79m
10:18PM0.79m
10:46AM0.64m
11:21PM0.53m
11:43AM0.45m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:27
9:25
9:24
9:24
9:23
9:22
9:22
9:22
 mm
Temp °C
27
22
26
28
22
23
27
23
26
27
25
25
27
26
26
26
23
24
23
19
20
Feels °C
23
20
24
24
20
22
25
22
25
25
24
24
26
25
23
25
23
20
20
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
6
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
5
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
3
2
3
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.3
E
6
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
Energy kJ
1
3
2
22
36
28
123
64
62
233
189
321
311
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
138
137
137
193
81
81
156
81
81
129
81
81
113
81
81
129
81
480
485
105
311
Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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