
Surf Forecasts:
Downend Point surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,712 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downend Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1029 | 1082 | 674 | 470 | 297 | 127 | 125 | 100 | 165 | 887 | 872 | 1044 | 940 | 939 | 574 | 663 | 772 | 1299 | 1342 | 926 | 615 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:11PM8.40m | 6:32AM8.37m | 6:49PM8.65m | 7:08AM8.57m | 7:24PM8.69m | 7:41AM8.59m | 7:58PM8.55m | 8:14AM8.43m | 8:31PM8.25m | 8:46AM8.11m | 9:04PM7.81m | 9:19AM7.67m | 9:38PM7.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.80m | 00:24AM0.49m | 12:39PM0.47m | 00:57AM0.31m | 1:12PM0.32m | 1:29AM0.30m | 1:43PM0.34m | 1:59AM0.46m | 2:15PM0.53m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:46PM0.86m | 3:00AM1.16m | 3:19PM1.31m | 3:33AM1.65m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | W 10 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
— | — | — | 102 | 100 | 127 | 125 | 100 | 4 | 887 | 872 | — | — | — | 574 | — | 130 | — | 1342 | 926 | 615 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | S 3 | SW 7 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
1029 | 1082 | 674 | 470 | 297 | 57 | — | 2 | 165 | — | — | 1044 | 940 | 939 | — | 663 | 772 | 1299 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 811 | 841 | 370 | 310 | 310 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 250 | 94 | 170 | 16 | 227 | 235 | 48 | 73 | 73 | 69 |
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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.










