Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.4°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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, W swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Downend Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
11
1
W
13
0.8
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.9
W
15
1.1
W
13
1
W
13
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1
W
7
1.1
W
7
1.5
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
123
188
188
335
177
86
36
32
343
411
340
278
191
89
117
273
153
245
245
218
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNW
5
W
20
NW
15
NNW
15
ESE
15
SE
0
SSW
10
S
10
E
15
NW
30
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
15
SW
20
S
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:20PM6.15m
4:47AM6.30m
5:07PM6.81m
5:28AM6.95m
5:44PM7.47m
6:04AM7.58m
6:19PM8.08m
6:38AM8.14m
6:53PM8.56m
7:11AM8.56m
7:28PM8.87m
7:46AM8.80m
8:03PM8.97m
Low Tide
10:08AM2.85m
10:41PM2.48m
10:58AM2.26m
11:23PM1.86m
11:36AM1.65m
11:58PM1.25m
12:10PM1.08m
00:30AM0.72m
12:42PM0.60m
1:01AM0.32m
1:14PM0.25m
1:33AM0.08m
1:47PM0.07m
2:05AM0.04m
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7:01
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7:09
7:11
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7:15
7:14
7:12
7:08
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Temp °C
18
18
18
17
16
14
20
20
18
18
17
13
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18
15
Feels °C
19
18
19
14
14
13
20
21
16
17
15
9
11
13
11
13
12
11
13
14
9
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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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