Downend Point surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 GMT
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Downend Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downend Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Downend Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
1
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
WNW
1.7
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)12121111121111141312121212947716141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10469382026402135302745474425402952321452325280546
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
SE
5
NNW
10
NW
20
NNE
15
ESE
0
NE
15
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
30
NW
40
WNW
40
W
45
NW
40
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51AM
9.14
7:10PM
9.01
7:28AM
9.21
7:47PM
8.99
8:06AM
9.00
8:26PM
8.72
8:47AM
8.54
9:08PM
8.22
9:32AM
7.87
9:55PM
7.56
10:25AM
7.10
10:54PM
6.85
11:35AM
6.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37AM
0.04
12:57PM
-0.14
1:11AM
-0.12
1:31PM
-0.14
1:47AM
-0.05
2:07PM
0.10
2:25AM
0.26
2:46PM
0.58
3:07AM
0.79
3:30PM
1.23
3:57AM
1.48
4:24PM
1.96
5:04AM
2.18
5:42PM
2.60
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07-
Sunset--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:35--6:37--6:38
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------------1---
Temp. °C13111311111311910979810101088889
Feels °C (?)106987108774375333-1-2-203
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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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