Paignton Harbour - Visiting Vessels

Harbour Entrance position: 50 25’.95 N ; 03 33’.35 W

Admiralty Chart No 26 ‘Harbours on the South Coast of Devon’

Paignton Harbour can be readily located, being ¼ mile south of the Paington Pier landmark.

An East Cardinal mark, warns approaching mariners of rocks located to the east of Paignton Harbour, whilst a unique port hand mark, displaying the ‘N’ flag, denotes opposite to convention access (ie vessels when entering the harbour keep to the port side of the fairway).

A (quick) flashing Red light marks the end of East Quay.

Mariners should be particularly aware of the state of tide when planning to visit the Harbour.  The harbour dries out at low tide, so any prolonged visits require vessels to be either bilge keel or flat bottomed.

Visitors should contact the Harbour Office on VHF channel 14 with call-sign “PAIGNTON HARBOUR” for specific berthing instructions.

Alongside berthing is very limited and please contact the Paignton Harbour Office for further advice and permission.