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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 857 | 388 | 208 | 63 | 787 | 0 | 5727 | 2140 | 999 | 745 | 332 | 196 | 162 | 162 | 94 | 45 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:28AM 2.85 | 5:44PM 3.31 | 6:05AM 3.02 | 6:19PM 3.46 | 6:38AM 3.15 | 6:51PM 3.53 | 7:07AM 3.23 | 7:21PM 3.53 | 7:36AM 3.26 | 7:49PM 3.46 | 8:04AM 3.24 | 8:18PM 3.33 | 8:31AM 3.17 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:19PM 0.51 | 11:22AM 0.49 | 11:57PM 0.31 | 11:58AM 0.29 | 12:29AM 0.17 | 12:31PM 0.16 | 12:59AM 0.09 | 1:03PM 0.10 | 1:27AM 0.08 | 1:33PM 0.11 | 1:54AM 0.14 | 2:03PM 0.19 | 2:22AM 0.27 | 2:33PM 0.33 | ||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:23 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal
The wind is still offshore at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) (fresh winds from the SSW at Malin Head 44 km from Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach)). A 1.7m groundswell from the NNW
44 km away, 1 h 41 min ago
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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 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).
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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