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paignton Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:09pm

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

14mph

22mph

Rising tide

High

08:10pm

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s	On 19mph 29mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 5s	Cross 19mph 31mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	On 19mph 30mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	On 19mph 28mph	Flat	14°C
0-1ft 4s	On 15mph 23mph	Flat	14°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 4s	Cross 13mph 22mph	Flat	13°C 0.2mm/h
2ft 5s	On 15mph 26mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h
1-2ft 6s	On 19mph 31mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	Cross 9mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.35mm/h
1-2ft 7s	Cross 11mph 16mph	Flat	12°C 0.18mm/h
0-1ft 11s	On 11mph 17mph	Flat	11°C

Tommorrow 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 32mph	1ft 8s	13°C 0.27mm/h
1ft 11s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 29mph 41mph	1-2ft 5s	13°C 0.48mm/h
0-1ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 31mph 46mph	0-1ft 4s	14°C 0.85mm/h

Friday 31 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-3ft 5s		Cross 28mph 40mph	Flat	14°C 0.26mm/h
3-4ft 10s	0-1ft 8s	On 22mph 33mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C 0.15mm/h
1-3ft 8s	1ft 11s	On 18mph 29mph	1ft 11s	14°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	3-4ft 8s	Cross 29mph 42mph	3-4ft 8s	12°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 7s	2-3ft 7s	Cross 31mph 44mph	2-3ft 7s	12°C 0.08mm/h
1-3ft 8s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 28mph 39mph	1-2ft 8s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 8s	Cross 22mph 32mph	Flat	10°C 0.07mm/h
1ft 4s	Cross 23mph 33mph	Flat	11°C 0.1mm/h
1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 31mph	Flat	10°C 0.1mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1-2ft 14s	On 16mph 24mph	1-2ft 14s	13°C
0-1ft 9s		On 17mph 25mph	Flat	14°C
1-2ft 15s	0-1ft 8s	On 18mph 29mph	0-1ft 8s	14°C

Tuesday 04 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 8s	Cross 25mph 35mph	1ft 8s	13°C 1.19mm/h
1ft 18s		Cross 24mph 32mph	Flat	13°C 1.06mm/h
2-4ft 16s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 22mph 31mph	0-1ft 12s	13°C 1.3mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 14s	1ft 7s	On 12mph 19mph	1ft 7s	12°C
5ft 15s	1ft 6s	On 15mph 19mph	1ft 6s	13°C
5ft 15s	1ft 7s	On 13mph 20mph	1ft 7s	12°C

Thursday 06 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 10s	0-1ft 5s	On 28mph 40mph	0-1ft 5s	13°C 0.13mm/h
0-2ft 5s	1ft 10s	Cross 32mph 46mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.83mm/h
2-4ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 33mph 50mph	1-2ft 10s	14°C 1.85mm/h

Historical data

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.