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Paignton Surf Forecast
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Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 01 May 2025 BST
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 Tuesday (May 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 4th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 12 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 284 | 178 | 126 | 127 | 64 | 39 | 45 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 51 | 56 | 22 | 47 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM 3.72 | 10:07PM 3.76 | 10:37AM 3.41 | 10:53PM 3.48 | 11:27AM 3.08 | 11:44PM 3.19 | 12:24PM 2.79 | 12:44AM 2.94 | 1:34PM 2.60 | 1:56AM 2.78 | 3:00PM 2.57 | 3:20AM 2.77 | 4:23PM 2.70 | 4:34AM 2.88 | 5:18PM 2.91 | 5:26AM 3.03 | 5:58PM 3.12 | 6:06AM 3.19 | 6:30PM 3.30 | 6:41AM 3.31 | 7:01PM 3.44 | 7:14AM 3.41 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:54AM -0.10 | 3:10PM 0.16 | 3:37AM 0.20 | 3:52PM 0.51 | 4:24AM 0.56 | 4:38PM 0.89 | 5:18AM 0.94 | 5:34PM 1.24 | 6:37AM 1.24 | 7:05PM 1.49 | 8:30AM 1.30 | 8:57PM 1.48 | 9:45AM 1.16 | 10:04PM 1.30 | 10:32AM 0.97 | 10:50PM 1.07 | 11:10AM 0.78 | 11:27PM 0.85 | 11:44AM 0.61 | 12:01AM 0.65 | 12:16PM 0.48 | 12:34AM 0.49 | 12:46PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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