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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surf break

Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 IST
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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
8.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 24th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.1
N
0.9
WNW
0.8
W
2.1
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
0.7
SE
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.7
SE
1.3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
0.9
ESE
1
E
3
W
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)117109181616153141341218164418444
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0100000011001300018310332325
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
W
5
S
25
ESE
35
SE
35
ESE
30
SE
30
SSE
45
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
50
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55AM
3.16
6:09PM
2.97
6:29AM
3.29
6:41PM
3.04
7:01AM
3.39
7:14PM
3.06
7:34AM
3.43
7:47PM
3.04
8:07AM
3.42
8:22PM
2.99
8:41AM
3.35
8:59PM
2.90
9:19AM
3.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:34PM
0.53
12:02PM
0.52
12:07AM
0.38
12:36PM
0.40
12:39AM
0.26
1:09PM
0.32
1:11AM
0.20
1:42PM
0.28
1:44AM
0.20
2:16PM
0.29
2:18AM
0.26
2:52PM
0.34
2:55AM
0.38
3:32PM
0.45
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:40--8:37--8:37-
Sunset--4:38--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:47--4:50
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
---11-4171-41-217----
Temp. °C556687777667777777677
Feels °C (?)2-100442-100-2-3111200-2-2-2
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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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