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Carrickfinn surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Carrickfinn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carrickfinn sea temperature is
10.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carrickfinn this week:
The surf forecast for Carrickfinn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carrickfinn in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carrickfinn over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | |
1407 | 975 | 668 | 407 | 278 | 258 | 304 | 292 | 220 | 123 | 134 | 106 | 101 | 99 | 59 | 210 | 475 | 729 | 311 | 276 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:56AM3.29m | 6:17PM3.18m | 6:29AM3.30m | 6:48PM3.26m | 7:01AM3.26m | 7:18PM3.28m | 7:33AM3.18m | 7:50PM3.25m | 8:05AM3.05m | 8:22PM3.16m | 8:38AM2.90m | 8:58PM3.03m | 9:13AM2.71m | 9:37PM2.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.26m | 00:14AM0.33m | 12:32PM0.25m | 00:48AM0.31m | 1:02PM0.29m | 1:21AM0.34m | 1:33PM0.37m | 1:54AM0.43m | 2:04PM0.48m | 2:29AM0.57m | 2:37PM0.62m | 3:06AM0.75m | 3:12PM0.78m | 3:47AM0.94m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 1407 | 975 | 668 | 407 | 278 | 258 | 304 | 292 | 220 | 123 | 134 | 106 | 101 | 99 | 59 | — | — | 101 | 311 | 276 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 110 | 75 | 51 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 27 | 30 | — | — | — | 119 | 82 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 94 | 97 | 94 | — | — | — | 210 | 475 | 729 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 50 | 110 | 117 | 180 | 32 | 91 | 509 | 51 | 851 | 825 | 223 | 223 | 371 | 15 |
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Information about the Carrickfinn Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carrickfinn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carrickfinn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carrickfinn 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 (Carrickfinn) 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 Carrickfinn 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 Carrickfinn, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Letterkenny which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 46 km (29 miles) away, Derry, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.
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