Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.1° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Downend Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.9
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7
1.8
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7
1.6
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7
1.4
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6
1.1
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6
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5
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5
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9
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9
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W
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.9
WNW
6
0.5
NW
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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79
38
142
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127
378
330
232
163
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22
75
70
6
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
10
WNW
15
SSE
25
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
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25
WNW
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High Tide
10:09PM8.09m
10:29AM7.71m
10:49PM7.78m
11:12AM7.40m
11:35PM7.36m
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
2:28PM6.51m
3:13AM6.56m
3:53PM6.77m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.92m
4:11AM0.98m
4:25PM1.15m
4:50AM1.26m
5:09PM1.48m
5:37AM1.64m
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
7:58AM2.31m
8:43PM2.29m
9:28AM2.24m
10:12PM1.99m
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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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