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Downhill surfForecast / Londonderry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
8.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Downhill in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 19th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downhill over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
4
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
1
NW
Period(s) (?)10109191616151514131212191614131617181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65381649917281591120085658125315218451345226411429811071056640496
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
SE
30
SE
25
SE
40
SE
25
SE
35
SSE
35
SE
25
E
25
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
30
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
1.87
6:38AM
2.13
6:44PM
1.91
7:10AM
2.20
7:16PM
1.91
7:42AM
2.22
7:48PM
1.89
8:15AM
2.21
8:22PM
1.85
8:49AM
2.16
8:59PM
1.77
9:27AM
2.07
9:41PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:27PM
0.37
12:27AM
0.21
1:00PM
0.31
12:57AM
0.13
1:32PM
0.27
1:26AM
0.09
2:03PM
0.25
1:56AM
0.09
2:36PM
0.26
2:27AM
0.13
3:10PM
0.30
3:02AM
0.22
3:49PM
0.37
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise8:41--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:34--8:33--8:32--
Sunset-4:34--4:36--4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45-
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light rain
Rain (mm)
--1314-351-2-113-2--1
Temp. °C776688788778888666776
Feels °C (?)220231-2-2-21-1310000-3-1-1-2
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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 12 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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