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Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.9° 

Downend Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Downend Point surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downend Point this week:

The surf forecast for Downend Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Downend Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downend Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
10
1.4
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8
1.3
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7
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11
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W
11
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
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9
0.4
W
11
1.6
SW
11
2.2
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10
2.5
WSW
14
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14
2.4
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
10
1.8
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10
1.4
WSW
10
1.1
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9
1.1
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9
1.1
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9
1.1
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
257
186
246
244
141
70
26
42
584
983
2885
2780
1780
585
603
378
206
184
197
163
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
W
10
W
10
SSE
15
E
15
ESE
30
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40
SE
50
S
25
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
20
WSW
15
W
10
S
10
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10
WNW
0
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:11AM8.56m
7:28PM8.87m
7:46AM8.80m
8:03PM8.97m
8:22AM8.83m
8:40PM8.84m
9:00AM8.63m
9:20PM8.47m
9:41AM8.22m
10:04PM7.91m
10:27AM7.65m
10:55PM7.22m
11:23AM7.00m
00:01AM6.55m
Low Tide
1:14PM0.25m
1:33AM0.08m
1:47PM0.07m
2:05AM0.04m
2:21PM0.09m
2:40AM0.21m
2:58PM0.33m
3:17AM0.60m
3:38PM0.78m
4:00AM1.16m
4:26PM1.38m
4:52AM1.83m
5:29PM2.04m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
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Information about the Downend Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Downend Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Downend Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Downend Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Downend Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Downend Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Downend Point is 8 km (5 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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