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Ballyhiernan Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 01 Nov 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballyhiernan Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballyhiernan Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballyhiernan Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1788 | 1708 | 2805 | 3714 | 1971 | 1329 | 867 | 1122 | 3392 | 2834 | 1752 | 1680 | 1534 | 1151 | 668 | 694 | 441 | 1665 | 3463 | 5241 | 2499 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:12AM 2.62 | 3:25PM 3.07 | 3:56AM 2.91 | 4:08PM 3.34 | 4:36AM 3.18 | 4:51PM 3.54 | 5:17AM 3.39 | 5:34PM 3.64 | 5:58AM 3.53 | 6:18PM 3.61 | 6:40AM 3.56 | 7:04PM 3.47 | 7:25AM 3.50 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:00PM 0.63 | 9:05AM 0.65 | 9:42PM 0.32 | 9:50AM 0.37 | 10:22PM 0.06 | 10:33AM 0.13 | 11:02PM -0.11 | 11:16AM -0.05 | 11:42PM -0.17 | 12:00PM -0.14 | 12:23AM -0.11 | 12:46PM -0.11 | 1:06AM 0.03 | ||||||||||
Sat 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | ||
| Sunset | 4:52 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:49 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:40 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 1 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | ||
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Information about the Ballyhiernan Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballyhiernan Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballyhiernan Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballyhiernan Bay 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 (Ballyhiernan Bay) 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 Ballyhiernan Bay 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.
Ballyhiernan Bay is 28 km (17 miles) from Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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