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Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 30 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
11.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunfanaghy (Killahoey Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 6th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 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 ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 5 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 245 | 163 | 38 | 54 | 62 | 42 | 55 | 235 | 592 | 478 | 494 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:26PM3.17m | 6:38AM3.28m | 6:56PM3.24m | 7:10AM3.24m | 7:26PM3.26m | 7:41AM3.16m | 7:57PM3.22m | 8:13AM3.03m | 8:30PM3.13m | 8:46AM2.87m | 9:05PM2.98m | 9:21AM2.69m | 9:44PM2.81m | 10:00AM2.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.30m | 12:42PM0.24m | 00:56AM0.29m | 1:11PM0.28m | 1:29AM0.32m | 1:42PM0.36m | 2:03AM0.42m | 2:13PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.56m | 2:46PM0.62m | 3:14AM0.74m | 3:21PM0.78m | 3:55AM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | 9:17 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 792 | 594 | 421 | 283 | 263 | 286 | 296 | 279 | 177 | 117 | 73 | 38 | 54 | 76 | 78 | 119 | 198 | — | 38 | 49 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 52 | — | 32 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 84 | 103 | — | 62 | 1 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | — | WNW 9 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 191 | 245 | 163 | — | 121 | — | 42 | 55 | 235 | 592 | 478 | 494 | 440 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 41 | 38 | 109 | 142 | 75 | 194 | 335 | 22 | 155 | 109 | 38 | 142 | 144 | 23 | 6 |
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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 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).
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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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