Surf Forecasts:
Paignton surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paignton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look. The honest truth is, the next 16 days are pretty grim. After Tuesday the 25th, it goes dead flat from late that morning all the way through to the end of the window on 9th September. That's a solid two weeks with nothing on offer, so don't get your hopes up.
The only tiny pulse is early on Tuesday the 25th. Tuesday morning brings some short-period windswell from the east at about 5ft. The period is a weak 6 seconds, so it's all bump and no drive. It's got an onshore breeze messing it up, and the combined energy is moderate at best (200). The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, about 67°F. By Tuesday afternoon the swell drops to around 4ft and the energy fades (98). After that, it's flat as a pancake.
There's no real standout here. If you were absolutely busting for a paddle on the 25th, Paignton is the only spot with any water moving. It's an inconsistent break for beginners, fairly open to the east, but with that weak, messy swell and the wind blowing onshore, you're better off giving it a miss. Keep the wetsuit dry.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | S 5 | E 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 200 | 95 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:12PM3.04m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM1.13m | 11:53PM0.94m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 7 | W 8 | E 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | SW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 163 | — | — | — | — | 123 | 14 | 7 | — | 66 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 13 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | W 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | W 3 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 200 | 95 | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 55 | 46 | 72 | 10 | 119 | 61 | 256 | 365 | 4 | 28 | 13 | 91 | 7 | 108 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 81 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 482 | 265 | 104 | 89 | 92 | 29 | 193 | 265 | 251 | 64 | 83 | 142 | 774 | 547 | 468 | 131 |
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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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