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Dunmoran Strand surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dunmoran Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunmoran Strand sea temperature is
8.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunmoran Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunmoran Strand in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunmoran Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, near gales from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 2667 | 2867 | 13210 | 8190 | 6376 | 8998 | 11094 | 6260 | 2590 | 1487 | 1672 | 3574 | 13480 | 10681 | 9433 | 7783 | 3020 | 1095 | 1747 | 10805 | 8988 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:42PM 3.26 | 9:07AM 3.05 | 9:34PM 3.03 | 10:08AM 2.70 | 10:43PM 2.82 | 11:35AM 2.42 | 12:17AM 2.72 | 1:21PM 2.37 | 1:52AM 2.85 | 2:46PM 2.52 | 3:02AM 3.09 | 3:43PM 2.75 | 3:54AM 3.34 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:45AM 0.45 | 3:05PM 0.64 | 3:43AM 0.75 | 4:03PM 0.96 | 5:06AM 1.01 | 5:29PM 1.19 | 7:05AM 1.05 | 7:20PM 1.18 | 8:37AM 0.84 | 8:40PM 0.97 | 9:35AM 0.57 | 9:34PM 0.72 | 10:18AM 0.33 | ||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -3 | -7 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | -1 | -5 | -4 | -3 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | ||
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Information about the Dunmoran Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunmoran Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunmoran Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunmoran Strand 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 (Dunmoran Strand) 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 Dunmoran Strand 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Dunmoran Strand, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Killybegs, Claremorris and Enniskillen.
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