Downend Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.12° N 4.24° W

Downend Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downend Point sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.4° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 478 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
14
14
18
19
9
7
7
5
18
15
13
12
10
11
138
340
276
143
64
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
15
ENE
20
N
10
SE
35
E
20
ENE
20
E
35
E
25
E
15
SE
15
SSE
0
SSE
25
ESE
20
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSW
40
WNW
40
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
High Tide
3:01AM5.52m
3:45PM5.74m
4:23AM5.83m
4:52PM6.21m
5:18AM6.35m
5:39PM6.80m
5:59AM6.91m
6:17PM7.40m
6:35AM7.45m
6:51PM7.94m
7:08AM7.92m
7:24PM8.36m
Low Tide
8:37PM3.17m
9:21AM3.15m
10:08PM2.95m
10:37AM2.77m
11:10PM2.47m
11:29AM2.24m
11:54PM1.92m
12:08PM1.70m
00:30AM1.39m
12:42PM1.20m
1:03AM0.93m
1:14PM0.79m
1:33AM0.57m
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6:15
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6:18
6:18
6:20
6:22
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8:24
8:22
8:21
8:19
8:15
8:14
8:12
 mm
2
8
3
2
1
2
2
4
Temp °C
17
16
18
21
19
19
23
19
20
23
18
22
23
18
19
17
16
17
17
17
Feels °C
14
12
15
18
17
13
19
14
15
18
16
22
24
15
14
12
11
15
11
11
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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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