Paignton Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW groundswell or E windswell.
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Low to mid.
Paignton Surf Guide
With its distinct red sand and sheltered aspect, the bay here has always been more famed as a tourist draw than a surf spot. However there can be waves here in just the right conditions - needs a huge southwesterly groundswell or easterly windswell. The flat beach has its best banks near to the pier.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Ok for all when it breaks.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Quiet.
Spot Rating
Poor
Rarely breaks, mostly rolling waves or fat, wedgy walls on a good swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Doesn't get big very often, but will be lots of duck dives if it does.
Water Quality
Clean
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rips if big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Beachfront parking all along the Esplanade.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Big swells or storms December - February.
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