Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) surf break

Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 IST
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Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) this week:

The surf forecast for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 14th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 14th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
!
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4
3
2
2
2
2
!
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NNW
2.5
NW
1.5
NW
1.8
WSW
1.9
W
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
1.4
W
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)1211109121817161515141312111010917161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13161445459505963108249865682743404505269811897224662901943186775648635604522
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
25
WSW
35
S
40
S
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
10
E
5
S
5
W
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:50AM
2.44
3:15PM
2.43
3:47AM
2.60
4:08PM
2.57
4:33AM
2.79
4:50PM
2.71
5:12AM
2.98
5:27PM
2.85
5:48AM
3.15
6:02PM
2.95
6:22AM
3.29
6:35PM
3.02
6:55AM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
1.12
9:00AM
1.15
9:22PM
1.03
9:56AM
1.01
10:10PM
0.88
10:40AM
0.84
10:50PM
0.71
11:19AM
0.68
11:26PM
0.54
11:55AM
0.53
12:00AM
0.39
12:29PM
0.41
12:32AM
0.28
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--8:51--8:49--8:48--8:47--8:45--8:45--8:44
Sunset4:30--4:32--4:35--4:37--4:37--4:39--4:42--
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1651---------------
Temp. °C775886655666766666657
Feels °C (?)-2-1-311-10-10210215442212
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Information about the Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland) 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 (Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland)) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Donegal? If you are looking for accommodation near Brinlack Point (Bloody Foreland), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Letterkenny which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Derry, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.

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