Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
19.4° C
3.0° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, NE swell with 8 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The 16-day outlook for the Paignton area is a bit of a tough one, I’m not gonna lie. There’s a big dry spell right at the start, and then only the faintest whisper of surf late in the second week.

We’re looking at a real quiet stretch from the 27th of July right through until the 2nd of August with absolutely no surf to speak of. The water temperature on the 27th is sitting at 67°F, which is a notable 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it’ll feel like a bath. But that warmth doesn’t help us with waves. The wind is clean and offshore from the west at 9 mph, which would be perfect if there was any swell, but there’s no energy at all. The next few days are a write-off too, with a mix of cross-shore breezes and glassy conditions but still zero swell. The 31st of July morning is glassy, with a calm wind, but again, no waves. It’s frustrating.

The first sign of life, and I mean a tiny sign, pops up on the 2nd of August. Sunday morning, we get a northeast swell at 1 ft, but it’s a short period of 3 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the north-northeast. The combined energy is a weak 2. This is barely surfable, and it’s for beginners only. The swell stays tiny and weak through the next few days, with periods under 6 seconds and onshore or cross-onshore winds from the east and northeast. The 5th and 6th of August even see fresh breezes up to 19 mph, making things lumpy and unappealing.

Then we hit another gap. From the 7th of August through the 10th, it’s back to zero swell again, even though the winds turn clean offshore from the west on the 10th. It’s a cruel tease.

Finally, on the 11th of August, Tuesday morning, we get a tiny glimmer. A north swell of 2 ft, with a period of 4 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the west-northwest. The combined energy is still only 9, so it’s weak. Paignton is a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, and this is about as small as it gets. The swell direction is from the north, which isn’t the optimum east for the break, so it’s not going to wrap in well. Given the general lack of quality, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The crowd is listed as "sometimes", so you might have it to yourself, but honestly, there’s not much to claim.

So, to sum it up: the first 16 days are a near-total bust. We have a long, dry gap from the 27th of July until the 2nd of August, then a few days of tiny, weak, wind-affected dribble, another gap, and then a final blip on the 11th of August that’s barely worth a mention. Keep your hopes up, though – it’s not always this flat here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.6
W
4
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
0.7
SW
3
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.6
WSW
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
0.4
N
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.4
N
3
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
N
2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
1
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NW
10
S
20
S
5
NW
10
S
25
SW
10
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
0
NNE
15
SSW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SSW
15
NW
10
NNE
15
S
15
N
Wind State
off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:34PM3.06m
6:57AM2.98m
7:13PM3.31m
7:35AM3.18m
7:48PM3.53m
8:09AM3.35m
8:21PM3.71m
8:42AM3.47m
8:54PM3.82m
9:15AM3.55m
9:25PM3.86m
9:47AM3.57m
9:57PM3.83m
Low Tide
00:07AM0.92m
12:17PM0.84m
00:45AM0.70m
12:53PM0.64m
1:19AM0.50m
1:26PM0.47m
1:52AM0.33m
1:58PM0.34m
2:23AM0.20m
2:30PM0.26m
2:55AM0.12m
3:03PM0.23m
3:28AM0.10m
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5:35
5:35
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5:41
5:41
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9:06
9:05
9:02
9:01
9:00
8:59
8:57
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Temp °C
23
19
22
23
22
24
24
18
22
22
16
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21
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18
Feels °C
21
19
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22
21
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17
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13
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11
17
20
13
16
19
15
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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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