Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.7° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. 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+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:29AM6.81m
4:57PM7.35m
5:27AM7.47m
5:50PM8.05m
6:15AM8.07m
6:34PM8.61m
6:56AM8.52m
7:14PM8.95m
7:34AM8.76m
7:51PM9.05m
8:10AM8.78m
8:27PM8.89m
8:44AM8.59m
9:01PM8.53m
Low Tide
10:46AM1.88m
11:20PM1.39m
11:40AM1.24m
00:08AM0.77m
12:24PM0.68m
00:49AM0.32m
1:03PM0.29m
1:25AM0.07m
1:39PM0.10m
1:59AM0.04m
2:12PM0.13m
2:31AM0.21m
2:45PM0.35m
3:02AM0.56m
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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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