Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.19° N 7.96° W

Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) sea temperature is
15.1°C
1.8° 

Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with 46 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) in the next 16 days are 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 28th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Mon
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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PM
Night
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Night
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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
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
2.3
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.8
W
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
2.2
W
11
2.1
W
10
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
12
9
9
2
2
0
0
4
12
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
25
SW
35
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
25
S
30
SSW
30
SW
15
SSE
35
SW
20
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:17AM2.33m
4:38PM2.70m
4:57AM2.56m
5:13PM2.96m
5:30AM2.79m
5:44PM3.19m
6:01AM3.00m
6:14PM3.40m
6:32AM3.19m
6:45PM3.55m
7:03AM3.32m
7:17PM3.62m
Low Tide
10:12PM1.15m
10:14AM1.03m
10:52PM0.88m
10:53AM0.77m
11:25PM0.61m
11:26AM0.52m
11:54PM0.36m
11:57AM0.30m
00:23AM0.15m
12:28PM0.13m
00:53AM0.01m
1:00PM0.02m
1:24AM-0.06m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:20
7:22
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:31
7:29
7:27
7:23
7:21
7:19
 mm
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
10
1
Temp °C
20
19
13
13
12
12
12
12
14
16
13
13
14
13
15
16
13
11
13
12
Feels °C
17
17
12
12
11
8
10
9
9
11
7
6
8
9
8
10
7
9
6
7
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Information about the Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) Surf forecast

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

Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Letterkenny. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Letterkenny. Letterkenny has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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