Paignton surfForecast / Devon (South) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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Paignton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paignton sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Paignton surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paignton this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM.


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    Short Range Forecast

    Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

    Days 4-6 Weather Summary

    Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night).

    Saturday
    30
    Sunday
    31
    Monday
    1
    Tuesday
    2
    Wednesday
    3
    Thursday
    4
    Friday
    5
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    AM
    PM
    Night
    Rating
    (10 max)
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Swell
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Height Map
    Wave
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    WSW
    10
    0.2
    WSW
    8
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.9
    SSW
    4
    0.9
    SSW
    5
    1.7
    WSW
    7
    1
    WSW
    8
    0.9
    WSW
    8
    1.2
    SW
    5
    1.6
    SW
    6
    1.4
    SW
    8
    1
    WSW
    8
    1
    SW
    11
    0.7
    SSW
    7
    2.2
    SSW
    7
    2
    SSW
    8
    1.8
    SW
    10
    Wave Graph
    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)
    5
    NNW
    10
    W
    10
    WSW
    20
    W
    25
    W
    10
    W
    25
    SSW
    30
    SSW
    20
    SW
    15
    WNW
    30
    WNW
    25
    W
    30
    SSW
    35
    WSW
    30
    WSW
    30
    W
    30
    WSW
    10
    S
    35
    SSE
    45
    SW
    40
    WSW
    glassy
    off
    off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    cross-off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    off
    off
    off
    cross-off
    cross
    cross
    cross-off
    off
    High Tide
    7:06PM3.38m
    7:25AM3.27m
    7:40PM3.45m
    8:00AM3.30m
    8:14PM3.49m
    8:35AM3.30m
    8:49PM3.49m
    9:11AM3.26m
    9:25PM3.46m
    9:47AM3.19m
    10:01PM3.41m
    10:26AM3.10m
    10:40PM3.34m
    Low Tide
    12:14PM0.57m
    00:37AM0.54m
    12:49PM0.51m
    1:11AM0.46m
    1:23PM0.49m
    1:45AM0.44m
    1:56PM0.50m
    2:19AM0.47m
    2:29PM0.54m
    2:53AM0.53m
    3:02PM0.61m
    3:29AM0.61m
    3:37PM0.71m
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    light rain
    heavy rain
    thunderstorm
    rain showers
    clear
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    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
    5:09
    5:09
    5:07
    5:07
    5:07
    5:05
    5:05
    <span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
    9:13
    9:14
    9:15
    9:16
    9:17
    9:19
    9:19
    4
    11
    5
    1
    1
    1
    1
    14
    Temp °C
    18
    20
    16
    18
    18
    14
    16
    16
    16
    18
    18
    14
    16
    17
    14
    16
    16
    14
    17
    17
    15
    16
    19
    13
    14
    14
    12
    12
    13
    13
    14
    12
    11
    11
    11
    9
    10
    10
    11
    10
    10
    7
    Swell 1
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    WSW
    10
    0.2
    WSW
    8
    0.3
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.5
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.3
    WSW
    11
    0.2
    WSW
    10
    0.7
    SW
    7
    0.2
    WSW
    14
    0.4
    WSW
    12
    0.4
    WSW
    11
    0.1
    SW
    15
    Energy kJ
    10
    7
    29
    56
    55
    74
    24
    23
    10
    45
    19
    53
    43
    9
    Swell 2
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    SW
    16
    0.1
    SW
    15
    0.1
    SW
    16
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    SW
    14
    0.1
    S
    14
    0.1
    W
    10
    0.3
    WSW
    15
    Energy kJ
    10
    8
    10
    8
    8
    8
    4
    2
    43
    Swell 3
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.1
    W
    16
    0.1
    W
    10
    Energy kJ
    5
    2
    Wind waves
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    WSW
    2
    0.3
    WSW
    2
    0.4
    WSW
    3
    0.6
    WSW
    3
    0.5
    SW
    3
    0.9
    SSW
    4
    0.9
    SSW
    5
    1.7
    WSW
    7
    1
    WSW
    8
    0.9
    WSW
    8
    1.2
    SW
    5
    1.6
    SW
    6
    1.4
    SW
    8
    1
    WSW
    8
    1
    SW
    11
    0.7
    SSW
    7
    2.2
    SSW
    7
    2
    SSW
    8
    1.8
    SW
    10
    Energy kJ
    1
    1
    2
    8
    4
    28
    44
    297
    113
    127
    67
    223
    215
    133
    250
    41
    419
    471
    614
    Nearest Offshore or Glassy
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    1
    1
    1
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    2
    3
    2
    3
    2
    1
    1
    2
    Distance (km)
    30
    64
    64
    64
    115
    29
    83
    126
    83
    13
    274
    44
    261
    605
    193
    774
    251
    64
    331
    279
    515
    Best forecast wave conditions in South Devon
    Rating
    (10 max)
    1
    2
    1
    1
    Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
    Rating
    (10 max)
    2
    1
    3
    1
    2
    3
    2
    2
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    3
    3
    1
    1
    4
    2
    4
    3
    Header Global
    Rating
    (10 max)
    5
    7
    7
    6
    5
    5
    4
    4
    5
    6
    4
    6
    5
    5
    4
    4
    9
    5
    5
    9
    8
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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.

    Paignton is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Paignton. If you plan a holiday in South Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paignton. Paignton has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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