Paignton Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.43° N 3.56° W

Paignton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paignton sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.2° 

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


Paignton surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 5s period, SE swell with 1 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Paignton in the next 16 days are 0.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 8th Sep)0.5ft (0.1m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight about it – this is a tough run for the Torbay area. Looking at the charts, we've got a solid two-week stretch where Mother Nature just isn't playing ball. Paignton is the only spot on the radar, and for the vast majority of the 16-day window, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing.

From now right through until the 15th of September, it's a total wipeout. Zero surf. The combined wave energy is flat at (0). There's nothing to ride. It’s going to be a long, quiet spell with no surf on offer at all. The water is sitting at 66°°F, which is much warmer than we'd usually expect for this time of year – a solid 4°° anomaly – nice for a swim, but not helping the waves.

We finally see a little bump around the 16th of September, but honestly, it’s barely a ripple. On Wednesday morning, a tiny 1ft windswell shows up from the NE, with a short, gutless 3-second period. The energy reading is a measly (2). With a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s not going be worth getting wet for, unless you're just desperate to paddle around. The afternoon is even smaller at 0.7ft. This is pure beginner territory, and even then, it’s poor.

The next possible window doesn't pop up until the 21st of September – that’s over a week after the initial dribble. On Monday the 21st, we get a little more size, with a 3ft swell from the NE in the afternoon, period still a weak 4 seconds. Energy climbs to (38), which is still weak but at least there's something. But look at the wind – a fresh 19 mph cross-shore breeze is going to make it lumpy and messy. It’s a beach break here at Paignton, and with that wind and short-period chop, it's honestly looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The next day, Tuesday the 22nd, is similar: a 3ft NE swell but with onshore winds ruining any chance of a clean face. The energy is (27). Nothing here is a standout. There’s no session in this whole 16-day forecast that I’d call good. If you have to get in the water, the mornings of the 21st or 22nd might offer the most, but keep expectations on the floor. It’s a blank run, and sadly, it's one of those times that feels pretty normal for the area.

Keep your eye on the longer-range models – it tends not to stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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0
0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.6
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.2
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
15
0.6
SW
3
0.8
SW
4
1.4
WSW
9
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
NNW
40
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
W
5
W
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
5
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
10
W
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:14PM2.93m
5:08AM2.91m
5:33PM3.27m
6:10AM3.25m
6:26PM3.63m
6:56AM3.56m
7:10PM3.91m
7:36AM3.78m
7:48PM4.07m
8:11AM3.91m
8:23PM4.11m
8:43AM3.93m
8:55PM4.03m
Low Tide
10:11PM1.03m
10:34AM1.00m
11:13PM0.68m
11:29AM0.67m
00:00AM0.34m
12:13PM0.37m
00:41AM0.07m
12:53PM0.13m
1:17AM-0.10m
1:30PM-0.01m
1:52AM-0.15m
2:05PM-0.05m
2:25AM-0.10m
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6:35
6:37
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:45
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7:46
7:44
7:42
7:39
7:37
7:36
7:32
 mm
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12
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Temp °C
19
19
17
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21
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Feels °C
16
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14
8
8
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13
16
13
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14
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19
19
13
15
14
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18
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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