Downhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 6.84° W

Downhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downhill sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.3° 

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


Downhill surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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NW
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1.1
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11
1.6
NW
10
1.9
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
162
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757
868
523
639
681
425
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44
28
Wind (km/h)
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SW
35
WNW
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WNW
10
SSW
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35
WNW
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High Tide
4:03PM1.51m
4:30AM1.48m
5:01PM1.64m
5:20AM1.57m
5:45PM1.77m
5:58AM1.67m
6:21PM1.90m
6:31AM1.76m
6:55PM2.01m
7:02AM1.82m
7:26PM2.11m
7:32AM1.87m
7:57PM2.17m
Low Tide
9:25AM0.78m
10:14PM0.78m
10:34AM0.72m
11:18PM0.70m
11:26AM0.61m
00:04AM0.59m
12:07PM0.48m
00:42AM0.48m
12:42PM0.35m
1:16AM0.39m
1:14PM0.24m
1:48AM0.33m
1:44PM0.15m
2:19AM0.29m
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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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