
Surf Forecasts:
Falcarragh Beach surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, N swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 9,470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falcarragh Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, gales from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | W 15 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1206 | 501 | 312 | 134 | 76 | 141 | 123 | 2272 | 8130 | 1561 | 2173 | 3388 | 1745 | 669 | 487 | 500 | 371 | 720 | 1776 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:48AM3.06m | 8:04PM2.73m | 8:27AM2.90m | 8:43PM2.53m | 9:13AM2.72m | 9:30PM2.34m | 10:08AM2.57m | 10:32PM2.20m | 11:15AM2.48m | 11:51PM2.15m | 12:27PM2.50m | 1:09AM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28AM0.58m | 1:57PM0.69m | 2:03AM0.73m | 2:39PM0.89m | 2:43AM0.89m | 3:27PM1.07m | 3:30AM1.04m | 4:29PM1.19m | 4:31AM1.16m | 5:47PM1.22m | 5:49AM1.20m | 7:02PM1.11m | |||||||
— | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:29 | — | — | 4:27 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -5 | -5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 6 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 15 | — | N 13 | W 10 | W 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | W 12 | W 13 | W 15 | WNW 16 |
1206 | 501 | 312 | 134 | 48 | 141 | 123 | 2272 | — | 673 | 49 | 48 | 1745 | 669 | 487 | 75 | 215 | 720 | 1776 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | NNW 8 | W 12 | WSW 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | NNW 10 | — | N 9 | N 12 |
— | — | 5 | 17 | 76 | 12 | 67 | 44 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 26 | 7 | 128 | — | 41 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 47 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 4 | S 4 | SW 7 | S 4 | — | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
— | — | — | 25 | 9 | 88 | 19 | — | 8130 | 1561 | 2173 | 3388 | — | — | — | 500 | 371 | 211 | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 31 | 422 | 314 | 241 | 105 | 21 | 36 | 185 | 69 | 35 | 36 | 14 |
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Information about the Falcarragh Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Falcarragh Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Falcarragh Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Falcarragh 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 (Falcarragh 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 Falcarragh 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.
Falcarragh Beach is 33 km (20 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.










