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paignton Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:15pm

Swell

1ft

13s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

24mph

34mph

Falling tide

Low

12:09am

Weather

12°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s		Cross 8mph 8mph	Flat	6°C
Flat		Off 4mph 5mph	Flat	6°C
0-1ft 6s		Cross 3mph 4mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 8s		On 6mph 8mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 9s		Cross 13mph 20mph	Flat	10°C
1ft 10s		Cross 19mph 28mph	Flat	11°C 0.23mm/h
1ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 23mph 33mph	1ft 13s	12°C 0.95mm/h
1ft 13s	1ft 12s	Cross 24mph 34mph	1ft 12s	12°C 1.3mm/h

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 6s		Cross 15mph 30mph	Flat	13°C 0.12mm/h
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 9s	On 21mph 38mph	0-1ft 9s	14°C 0.62mm/h
1ft 8s	1ft 12s	On 25mph 43mph	1ft 12s	14°C 0.81mm/h

Tommorrow 06 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s	0-1ft 6s	On 7mph 12mph	0-1ft 6s	9°C
1-2ft 12s		Cross 15mph 27mph	Flat	11°C
1-2ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 24mph 40mph	0-1ft 7s	12°C 0.06mm/h

Saturday 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 27mph 38mph	1ft 6s	8°C 0.34mm/h
4-6ft 11s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 21mph 32mph	1-2ft 7s	7°C 0.69mm/h
5-6ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 19mph 35mph	1-2ft 7s	6°C 0.07mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-3ft 7s	1-3ft 9s	Cross 15mph 22mph	1-3ft 9s	7°C 0.39mm/h
3-4ft 12s		On 23mph 32mph	Flat	7°C
2-3ft 11s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 23mph 34mph	0-1ft 7s	7°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	Cross 26mph 37mph	Flat	7°C
1ft 10s	Cross 26mph 36mph	Flat	8°C
0-1ft 10s	Cross 25mph 36mph	Flat	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 12mph 20mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 11mph 17mph	Flat	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 10s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	5°C
Flat	1ft 13s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 13s	6°C
Flat	1ft 13s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 13s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 5s		Cross 5mph 9mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 6s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 4mph 6mph	0-1ft 12s	9°C 0.15mm/h
1ft 8s		Cross 6mph 9mph	Flat	9°C 0.33mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	7°C
0-1ft 12s	Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	8°C 0.12mm/h
Flat	Cross 16mph 23mph	Flat	9°C 0.43mm/h

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Location guide

Paignton, located in the county of Devon in the United Kingdom, is not traditionally recognized worldwide as a surfing hotspot. However, it offers its own unique charm to the local surfing community. Its shoreline is typically graced with small and mid-sized waves, making it an ideal spot particularly for novice to intermediate surfers looking to hone their skills. While the swells in Paignton may not typically measure up to those found in popular surfing hotspots, they offer surfers a generally consistent flow to ride on. The beach is also quite expansive, making it easy to find a spot of your own without fighting for waves. Perfect for a peaceful and fulfilling surfing experience, away from the madding crowd. Surfing conditions in Paignton are quite dependent on the winds and tides. The best time to go surfing is during the times of high tide. Swells tend to pick up when the wind is quite strong, typically being brought in from the east. But even on calmer days, there's usually enough of an uplift to enable surfing. Local surfers tend to lean towards longboards, given the average small to mid-size waves. The waves break to the left and right, therefore surfers of both stances can enjoy. Moreover, several local surf schools offer lessons, catering for everyone from absolute beginners to more seasoned surfers. In terms of weather, various seasons offer different experiences. The summer is obviously the busiest time, with warmer weather and longer days giving more opportunities to hit the waves. Winter feels more for the committed enthusiasts, as the English winter sea can get quite cold. If you plan to surf during the colder months, investing in a good quality wetsuit would be important. In conclusion, Paignton offers a nice and uniquely British surfing experience. With its relatively consistent waves, expansiveness, and local community feel, it’s an underrated yet fulfilling location for surfing enthusiasts to explore. While it might not offer the giant waves seen in other parts of the world, the charm lies in its peaceful, beautiful and accessible surf. It’s where the love of surfing can be enjoyed for its essence, away from the glare and grit of mainstream surf culture.