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Downhill surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Downhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Downhill sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downhill this week:
The surf forecast for Downhill over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Downhill in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downhill over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
745 | 1763 | 3331 | 2089 | 1628 | 981 | 730 | 452 | 218 | 90 | 27 | 14 | 28 | 87 | 532 | 388 | 174 | 149 | 108 | 69 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:09AM1.90m | 4:39PM1.69m | 4:53AM2.06m | 5:22PM1.87m | 5:36AM2.19m | 6:03PM2.03m | 6:20AM2.26m | 6:44PM2.16m | 7:04AM2.27m | 7:27PM2.24m | 7:50AM2.19m | 8:12PM2.27m | 8:37AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.52m | 10:37AM0.35m | 10:33PM0.38m | 11:17AM0.20m | 11:19PM0.25m | 11:56AM0.09m | 00:05AM0.13m | 12:36PM0.04m | 00:52AM0.05m | 1:17PM0.05m | 1:40AM0.04m | 1:59PM0.09m | 2:31AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | 9:35 |
— | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | N 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 87 | 532 | 388 | 174 | 149 | 108 | 69 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 7 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 7 | 28 | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 15 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 745 | 1763 | 3331 | 2089 | 1628 | 981 | 730 | 452 | 218 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 613 | 344 | 434 | 863 | 1261 | 615 | 632 | 430 | 410 | 791 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 191 |
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Information about the Downhill Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Downhill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Downhill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Downhill 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 (Downhill) 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 Downhill 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Londonderry? If you are looking for accommodation near Downhill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Londonderry, consider staying in Coleraine which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Londonderry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Derry which is 36 km (22 miles) away, Londonderry County Borough, Ballycastle and Derry.
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