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Best at low to mid tide with SW swell and W wind.
Surf GuideSouth Devon
Paignton
Paignton is a sheltered South Devon seaside-town surf check where the beach only comes alive on the right pulse or wind, usually with the pier as the clearest landmark. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Paignton in South Devon.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Devon, GB
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The best banks form near the pier and the sand can shift quickly, so it is a town-beach check that rewards a close look before you paddle out.
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