Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surf break

Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The most powerful waves expected at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 24th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WNW
0.9
ESE
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
0.1
N
1.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
1
N
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
0.7
N
1.6
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.4
NE
1.5
WNW
0.4
ENE
2
NW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)124161614121281413513128111231431413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)029000001004600630030300
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
40
SE
25
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
E
5
SSE
10
SW
10
NW
25
N
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
35
NNE
25
ENE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
2.97
6:40AM
3.20
6:54PM
2.95
7:15AM
3.20
7:28PM
2.90
7:51AM
3.17
8:03PM
2.82
8:28AM
3.12
8:41PM
2.72
9:06AM
3.05
9:23PM
2.62
9:49AM
2.96
10:13PM
2.53
10:38AM
2.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19AM
0.46
12:47PM
0.51
12:53AM
0.43
1:22PM
0.53
1:27AM
0.43
1:59PM
0.57
2:01AM
0.47
2:37PM
0.62
2:38AM
0.54
3:18PM
0.67
3:19AM
0.64
4:06PM
0.72
4:08AM
0.76
Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise--8:55--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56
Sunset4:02--4:02--4:04--4:04--4:05--4:05--4:06--
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-6---11-----------1--
Temp. °C1098988999998763346874
Feels °C (?)10254677633422-1-1030-11
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The above surf forecast table for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

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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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