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Culdaff surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Culdaff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Culdaff sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 5th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Culdaff over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | |
388 | 1367 | 1685 | 1321 | 975 | 620 | 464 | 379 | 305 | 277 | 256 | 211 | 159 | 133 | 94 | 70 | 67 | 0 | 2131 | 1261 | 249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 5:57PM2.41m | 6:10AM2.64m | 6:28PM2.52m | 6:41AM2.64m | 6:58PM2.59m | 7:11AM2.60m | 7:28PM2.62m | 7:42AM2.53m | 7:58PM2.59m | 8:13AM2.43m | 8:30PM2.52m | 8:44AM2.29m | 9:04PM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM0.26m | 00:03AM0.28m | 12:27PM0.22m | 00:37AM0.24m | 12:56PM0.21m | 1:10AM0.24m | 1:25PM0.25m | 1:43AM0.29m | 1:54PM0.32m | 2:16AM0.37m | 2:24PM0.42m | 2:50AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.54m | 3:27AM0.66m | |||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 8 |
 kJ | 342 | 1367 | 1685 | 1321 | 975 | 620 | 464 | 379 | 305 | 277 | 256 | 211 | 159 | 133 | 94 | 70 | 67 | — | — | 1261 | 249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 388 | 333 | 151 | 77 | 57 | 51 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 6 | — | 3 | 31 | 48 | 77 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 147 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | E 3 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 31 | 40 | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 27 | 16 | 178 | 2131 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 75 | 119 | 19 | 386 | 402 | 300 |
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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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