Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
17.8° C
2.5° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 808 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the outlook for Paignton over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch with next to nothing worth paddling out for. The models are showing a big gap of poor conditions right through the middle of the period, and it’s not until the very end of the run that we might see a tiny window of clean-ish surf.

Right now, starting Wednesday the 8th, there’s zero energy in the water (0). The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year at 64°, but with a cross-shore breeze and no swell, it’s a no-go. Thursday the 9th is the same story – flat and cross-onshore. Friday the 10th brings a tiny 2 ft east swell, but it’s a weak 3-second period and the wind is messy. That’s not surfable.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday the 11th shows a 4 ft east swell but with a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. Sunday the 12th has a bit more size – 6 ft to 6 ft east swell – but the wind is up to 19 mph, creating lumpy, poor conditions. The combined energy is moderate (255 to 338), but it’s all wasted. The same goes for Monday the 13th with a 8 ft east swell and a fresh cross-onshore. That’s too big for beginners and the wind is a disaster. For experienced surfers, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 17th stay poor, with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. The only flicker of hope comes on Thursday afternoon the 16th. We get a 3 ft east swell with a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – it’s clean, but the energy is weak (76). It’s something, but barely.

The real standout, and it’s a very minor one, is the morning of Saturday the 18th. First light will be glassy with a 3 ft east swell. The wind is dead calm, and the combined energy is weak (69). It’s small, but for a beginner at Paignton, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others with the same idea. But don’t get excited – it’s not going to be a classic.

From Sunday the 19th onward, it’s back to flatness. We’re looking at swells of 1 ft or less, with strong offshore winds that are too hard to paddle into. There’s a long gap of no real recommendations right through to the end of the 16-day window on the 23rd.

So, the call is: hang up your board for a while. The one clean, glassy session on the morning of the 18th is your best bet, but it’s a small, weak day. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because with this area, it tends not to stay poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
10
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W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
1
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6
1.7
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7
1.9
E
7
2.5
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8
2.3
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8
2.1
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.2
E
6
0.6
E
6
1.2
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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12
12
105
64
67
255
338
690
636
475
321
287
112
23
126
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
N
15
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
E
25
NE
30
ENE
25
E
35
NE
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
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ESE
20
E
15
E
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
High Tide
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
6:44PM3.61m
7:17AM3.52m
7:38PM3.87m
8:08AM3.68m
Low Tide
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
00:16AM0.28m
12:34PM0.27m
1:06AM0.08m
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5:18
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9:24
9:24
9:23
9:22
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9:20
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Temp °C
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23
26
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25
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22
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Feels °C
26
21
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25
23
22
25
25
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24
22
22
22
18
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17
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19
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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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