Downhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 6.84° W

Downhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Downhill sea temperature is
14.1°C
1.4° 

Downhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Downhill surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, NW swell with 2,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with NW swell.

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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 14th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 14th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
1.3
WNW
13
2.1
NW
17
2
NW
14
2.1
NW
14
1.9
NW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.8
WNW
13
0.4
NW
18
1.8
NW
16
1.7
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
0.7
NW
15
0.8
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
563
2408
1624
1527
1083
851
645
314
159
232
155
115
189
116
1631
1392
666
363
227
245
Wind (km/h)
35
S
45
SSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
30
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
20
E
30
ESE
25
SE
30
ESE
35
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Wind State
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cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:53PM1.85m
9:09AM1.92m
9:23PM1.68m
9:44AM1.77m
9:55PM1.51m
10:28AM1.61m
10:38PM1.35m
11:42AM1.46m
00:06AM1.22m
2:06PM1.44m
2:48AM1.24m
3:29PM1.56m
3:51AM1.37m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.33m
3:01AM0.42m
3:31PM0.50m
3:32AM0.56m
4:13PM0.69m
4:10AM0.70m
5:12PM0.86m
5:10AM0.82m
6:58PM0.95m
6:59AM0.87m
8:54PM0.89m
8:41AM0.79m
9:59PM0.74m
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Temp °C
15
16
14
12
12
10
11
12
11
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10
9
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9
8
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12
Feels °C
6
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7
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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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