Ballymastocker surf break

Ballymastocker surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 IST
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Ballymastocker surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballymastocker sea temperature is
7.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballymastocker this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ballymastocker in the next 12 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNW
0.3
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1.1
WNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.6
W
1.4
NW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
NW
0.8
SE
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.4
E
1.6
WNW
0.4
SE
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)109881177918161615154131221731413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)321576011000000190020300
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
5
ENE
15
SSE
20
ESE
35
SE
45
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
2.68
5:24AM
2.93
5:39PM
2.81
5:59AM
3.10
6:12PM
2.92
6:32AM
3.23
6:45PM
2.98
7:05AM
3.32
7:17PM
3.00
7:37AM
3.36
7:50PM
2.98
8:10AM
3.35
8:24PM
2.93
8:44AM
3.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
0.69
11:31AM
0.66
11:38PM
0.52
12:06PM
0.52
12:11AM
0.38
12:40PM
0.40
12:43AM
0.26
1:12PM
0.33
1:15AM
0.20
1:45PM
0.29
1:47AM
0.20
2:19PM
0.29
2:21AM
0.26
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--8:45--8:44--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:37--8:37
Sunset4:32--4:35--4:37--4:38--4:40--4:43--4:45--
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1----------
Temp. °C767856767775888876666
Feels °C (?)33441011105110-2-1-2-2-3-3-2
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Information about the Ballymastocker Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballymastocker provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballymastocker can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballymastocker 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 (Ballymastocker) 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 Ballymastocker 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 Donegal? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballymastocker, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Derry which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Malin Head which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Derry, Londonderry County Borough and Letterkenny.

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