Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.5° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 16th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
W
7
1.6
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7
1.5
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8
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.6
W
6
2
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7
1.9
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7
1.9
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8
1.6
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7
1.5
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1.4
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1.5
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1.2
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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246
289
557
410
171
429
388
409
269
211
176
226
214
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194
153
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41
40
67
Wind (km/h)
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W
30
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
35
WSW
30
WNW
35
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25
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WSW
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High Tide
9:34PM8.01m
9:50AM7.71m
10:09PM7.39m
10:25AM7.12m
10:45PM6.72m
11:04AM6.49m
11:30PM6.07m
11:56AM5.90m
00:35AM5.54m
1:20PM5.51m
2:18AM5.36m
3:07PM5.62m
3:51AM5.71m
Low Tide
3:17PM0.74m
3:34AM1.05m
3:50PM1.25m
4:06AM1.62m
4:25PM1.85m
4:42AM2.23m
5:08PM2.47m
5:30AM2.83m
6:11PM3.04m
6:51AM3.28m
7:58PM3.31m
8:47AM3.29m
9:40PM3.03m
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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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