Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.3° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
12
0.7
W
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
31
8
7
6
6
6
6
5
9
8
4
22
21
5
11
7
26
98
123
132
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
WNW
10
NNW
0
NE
15
NW
5
S
5
NNW
20
NW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
2:28PM6.51m
3:13AM6.56m
3:53PM6.77m
4:32AM6.93m
5:04PM7.34m
5:36AM7.50m
6:01PM8.01m
6:28AM8.06m
6:50PM8.59m
Low Tide
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
7:58AM2.31m
8:43PM2.29m
9:28AM2.24m
10:12PM1.99m
10:46AM1.82m
11:22PM1.43m
11:48AM1.26m
00:19AM0.83m
12:38PM0.72m
1:06AM0.36m
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5:48
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:54
5:56
5:56
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8:55
8:53
8:52
8:50
8:47
8:46
8:45
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Temp °C
15
15
15
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16
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19
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18
19
18
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Feels °C
11
11
12
15
13
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17
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19
17
19
19
18
19
21
18
19
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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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