Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) Surf Guide

Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) in Donegal is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Offshore winds blow from the east and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Light onshore winds ruin the qulaity Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. There is no point break. A remote wave spot that never gets crowded. Watch out for rocks.

Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point4inconsistent
11.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland):

The best conditions reported for surf at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

What's the best time of year to surf Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in April while 57% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 12% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
31%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
57%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
12%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) Location Map

Interactive Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) is Londonderry Eglinton Airport (LDY) in North Ireland, 73 km (45 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) is St Angelo (Enniskillen) Airport (ENK) in England, 92 km (57 miles) away.

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Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:18 Local Time
Tuesday 05
4AM7AM10AM1PM
Wave (m)
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
Period (s) 8 8 7 7
Wind (km/h)
20
20
20
25
Wind State cross cross cross cross

Swell History at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland)

Surf stats for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland)

Wind stats for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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