Downhill Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 6.84° W

Downhill Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Downhill sea temperature is
12.4°C
0.8° 

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


Downhill surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 (Nov 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 4th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 13th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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NW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
133
106
64
46
25
26
37
30
25
18
8
8
7
7
18
72
73
47
45
41
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
10
E
10
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10
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5
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5
SSE
5
E
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
SSE
0
SE
5
NNE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:51PM1.95m
3:24AM1.61m
3:40PM2.04m
4:06AM1.76m
4:20PM2.10m
4:43AM1.90m
4:56PM2.12m
5:16AM2.00m
5:29PM2.10m
5:47AM2.07m
6:01PM2.06m
6:17AM2.11m
6:32PM1.99m
Low Tide
9:25PM0.38m
9:15AM0.39m
10:06PM0.27m
10:02AM0.29m
10:41PM0.20m
10:44AM0.22m
11:12PM0.16m
11:21AM0.19m
11:41PM0.16m
11:56AM0.19m
00:10AM0.19m
12:31PM0.22m
00:39AM0.25m
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Temp °C
9
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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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