Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 1,000 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downend Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Downend Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.7
SW
4
1.9
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.3
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
2
WSW
8
2.4
W
9
2.1
W
9
1.7
W
7
1.5
W
7
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
10
10
9
19
338
277
227
157
183
916
367
381
536
1000
771
315
235
191
97
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
E
10
SSE
25
WSW
20
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
35
S
50
WSW
25
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
WSW
30
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
High Tide
6:17PM7.40m
6:35AM7.45m
6:51PM7.94m
7:08AM7.92m
7:24PM8.36m
7:41AM8.27m
7:57PM8.65m
8:14AM8.48m
8:30PM8.75m
8:48AM8.52m
9:05PM8.67m
9:23AM8.38m
9:42PM8.39m
Low Tide
00:30AM1.39m
12:42PM1.20m
1:03AM0.93m
1:14PM0.79m
1:33AM0.57m
1:44PM0.50m
2:04AM0.35m
2:15PM0.35m
2:34AM0.29m
2:47PM0.35m
3:06AM0.40m
3:20PM0.52m
3:41AM0.68m
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Temp °C
24
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Feels °C
24
17
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15
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12
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10
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17
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10
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11
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12
13
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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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