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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.6° 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 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 39 | 39 | 73 | 38 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:53PM 3.33 | 8:07AM 3.37 | 8:22PM 3.27 | 8:37AM 3.20 | 8:51PM 3.15 | 9:07AM 2.98 | 9:22PM 2.97 | 9:39AM 2.74 | 9:57PM 2.76 | 10:14AM 2.48 | 10:42PM 2.53 | 11:03AM 2.24 | 11:50PM 2.33 | 12:29PM 2.07 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:53AM 0.14 | 2:10PM 0.20 | 2:24AM 0.27 | 2:39PM 0.37 | 2:57AM 0.46 | 3:09PM 0.58 | 3:30AM 0.70 | 3:40PM 0.81 | 4:08AM 0.96 | 4:18PM 1.04 | 4:57AM 1.21 | 5:11PM 1.24 | 6:19AM 1.39 | ||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | ||
| Sunset | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 6 | 13 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | -4 | -4 | -4 | 2 | -5 | -4 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | ||
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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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