Paignton Preston Sands Beach

Paignton Preston Sands is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by a large town green.
The most recent Environment Agency water quality classification is 'Excellent' , based on samples taken from 2021-05-07 through to 2024-09-20.
The most recent sample was taken on 2025-06-10
Click here to view the full water quality report on the Environment Agency website














