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Culdaff surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 08 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Culdaff this week:
The surf forecast for Culdaff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Culdaff in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Culdaff over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1794 | 2122 | 945 | 573 | 368 | 249 | 161 | 67 | 129 | 69 | 225 | 155 | 64 | 58 | 112 | 99 | 50 | 1006 | 679 | 407 | 89 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 3.07 | 7:43AM 2.73 | 8:02PM 3.10 | 8:19AM 2.74 | 8:39PM 3.02 | 8:57AM 2.68 | 9:19PM 2.83 | 9:37AM 2.55 | 10:02PM 2.55 | 10:24AM 2.37 | 10:55PM 2.23 | 11:24AM 2.15 | 12:10AM 1.93 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:48AM -0.11 | 1:50PM -0.13 | 2:23AM -0.10 | 2:28PM -0.10 | 2:59AM -0.00 | 3:08PM 0.02 | 3:38AM 0.19 | 3:52PM 0.23 | 4:21AM 0.44 | 4:45PM 0.50 | 5:14AM 0.70 | 5:59PM 0.77 | 6:32AM 0.92 | ||||||||||
Mon 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | ||
| Sunset | 8:05 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | ||
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The wind is still cross-off at Culdaff (light winds from the WSW at Malin Head 14 km from Culdaff). A 2.6m groundswell from the WNW
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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 12 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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