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Drumnacraig Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drumnacraig Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drumnacraig Beach in the next 12 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:26PM 3.14 | 9:40AM 2.86 | 9:56PM 2.90 | 10:11AM 2.70 | 10:28PM 2.64 | 10:47AM 2.50 | 11:07PM 2.39 | 11:37AM 2.30 | 12:07AM 2.16 | 1:06PM 2.16 | 2:02AM 2.06 | 3:11PM 2.21 | 3:48AM 2.18 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:09PM 0.32 | 3:33AM 0.46 | 3:41PM 0.53 | 4:04AM 0.68 | 4:16PM 0.78 | 4:37AM 0.92 | 4:56PM 1.05 | 5:19AM 1.15 | 5:53PM 1.29 | 6:29AM 1.34 | 7:40PM 1.43 | 8:27AM 1.36 | 9:35PM 1.33 | ||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal
Still cross-shore at Drumnacraig Beach (fresh winds from the SSE at Malin Head 23 km from Drumnacraig Beach). No surfable waves
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Information about the Drumnacraig Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drumnacraig Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Drumnacraig Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drumnacraig Beach 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 (Drumnacraig Beach) 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 Drumnacraig Beach 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.
Drumnacraig Beach is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of 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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