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Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.7° 

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 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 13,152 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 20 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Nov 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 20th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 20th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 17th Nov)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SW
10
0.6
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0.4
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10
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SW
9
0.3
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14
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WSW
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12
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W
11
1.4
WSW
10
2.5
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9
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WSW
12
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11
2.5
WSW
11
4
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15
3.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
68
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21
12
53
44
57
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47
64
83
573
917
386
1108
9624
4244
1631
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4546
Wind (km/h)
25
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NE
15
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SW
15
SSE
15
SE
20
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20
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30
WNW
40
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15
SSW
50
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WSW
40
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45
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45
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:42PM7.60m
7:59AM7.63m
8:18PM7.24m
8:36AM7.26m
8:56PM6.83m
9:16AM6.87m
9:39PM6.42m
10:03AM6.50m
10:31PM6.08m
11:00AM6.22m
11:35PM5.88m
12:08PM6.12m
00:49AM5.94m
Low Tide
1:25PM1.07m
1:39AM1.29m
2:00PM1.39m
2:14AM1.63m
2:38PM1.78m
2:52AM2.01m
3:21PM2.18m
3:37AM2.39m
4:14PM2.54m
4:35AM2.71m
5:22PM2.76m
5:48AM2.86m
6:38PM2.72m
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Temp °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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