Culdaff Surf Break

Culdaff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.29° N 7.15° W

Issued: 12 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Culdaff sea temperature is
14.1° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Culdaff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Culdaff surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Culdaff this week:

The surf forecast for Culdaff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Culdaff in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Culdaff over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.3
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.8
N
5
1
N
5
1
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.6
SE
3
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
2.3
W
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
1.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
3
27
43
53
18
9
21
18
5
0
140
18
24
11
29
41
0
Wind (km/h)
0
SSE
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
N
15
N
0
E
15
S
25
SSE
25
S
15
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WNW
0
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
3:20PM1.95m
3:43AM2.08m
4:17PM2.06m
4:36AM2.10m
5:04PM2.17m
5:21AM2.15m
5:45PM2.29m
6:01AM2.22m
6:23PM2.40m
6:38AM2.28m
6:59PM2.48m
7:13AM2.31m
7:35PM2.54m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.81m
10:02AM0.75m
10:26PM0.78m
10:51AM0.70m
11:19PM0.72m
11:34AM0.64m
00:03AM0.64m
12:14PM0.57m
00:43AM0.56m
12:51PM0.49m
1:20AM0.51m
1:26PM0.42m
1:57AM0.48m
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4:47
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
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10:13
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:13
10:12
 mm
1
6
5
1
8
1
1
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
16
15
18
19
16
14
17
18
20
20
16
16
15
13
17
16
13
15
15
12
Feels °C
17
16
14
17
19
15
14
18
19
17
18
16
10
10
8
11
11
12
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
7
0.8
W
8
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
1
N
5
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
ESE
5
0.8
W
8
1.2
W
11
2.1
W
13
0.7
WNW
13
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
15
40
82
244
254
198
121
53
81
69
13
72
344
1553
140
1717
1128
573
332
230
177
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
8
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.6
N
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
5
2
1
3
1
1
85
18
4
21
18
5
18
24
11
29
41
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
5
4
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.8
N
5
1
N
5
0.6
SE
3
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
SE
2
2.3
W
13
3
W
12
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
1
2
27
43
9
81
2
1838
2988
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
66
15
13
13
13
106
70
13
13
174
15
13
393
402
387
33
32
13
15
398
13
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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Information about the Culdaff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Culdaff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Culdaff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Culdaff 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 (Culdaff) 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 Culdaff 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.

Culdaff is 14 km (9 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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