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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 15 May 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 Thursday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 35 | 47 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 111 | 202 | 236 | 358 | 127 | 59 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16AM 2.94 | 8:36PM 3.06 | 8:50AM 2.81 | 9:13PM 2.94 | 9:28AM 2.66 | 9:56PM 2.81 | 10:13AM 2.50 | 10:48PM 2.70 | 11:11AM 2.37 | 11:51PM 2.64 | 12:25PM 2.30 | 1:02AM 2.68 | 1:44PM 2.36 | 2:11AM 2.80 | 2:55PM 2.53 | 3:13AM 2.99 | 3:53PM 2.77 | 4:09AM 3.20 | 4:45PM 3.03 | 5:02AM 3.38 | 5:32PM 3.26 | 5:52AM 3.49 | 6:19PM 3.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:07AM 0.53 | 2:17PM 0.54 | 2:42AM 0.65 | 2:51PM 0.64 | 3:21AM 0.79 | 3:30PM 0.75 | 4:06AM 0.92 | 4:15PM 0.87 | 5:03AM 1.01 | 5:12PM 0.96 | 6:14AM 1.02 | 6:23PM 1.00 | 7:31AM 0.92 | 7:39PM 0.94 | 8:40AM 0.72 | 8:48PM 0.79 | 9:37AM 0.48 | 9:48PM 0.58 | 10:28AM 0.26 | 10:42PM 0.35 | 11:15AM 0.10 | 11:33PM 0.16 | 12:00PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:51 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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