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Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falcarragh Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 17th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 350 | 261 | 245 | 331 | 476 | 275 | 173 | 131 | 78 | 43 | 26 | 55 | 166 | 146 | 98 | 61 | 700 | 895 | 2084 | 2490 | 3371 | 1001 | 688 | 444 | 608 | 456 | 310 | 1062 | 1233 | 1244 | 1188 | 1011 | 616 | 242 | 715 | 845 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:53AM 2.58 | 11:21PM 2.96 | 11:52AM 2.52 | 12:18AM 2.92 | 12:57PM 2.51 | 1:21AM 2.90 | 2:06PM 2.58 | 2:29AM 2.94 | 3:13PM 2.74 | 3:36AM 3.01 | 4:15PM 2.94 | 4:38AM 3.11 | 5:11PM 3.15 | 5:36AM 3.20 | 6:03PM 3.34 | 6:29AM 3.25 | 6:52PM 3.48 | 7:19AM 3.24 | 7:40PM 3.55 | 8:06AM 3.18 | 8:27PM 3.55 | 8:51AM 3.06 | 9:13PM 3.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:48PM 0.71 | 5:41AM 0.73 | 5:46PM 0.79 | 6:44AM 0.72 | 6:52PM 0.83 | 7:49AM 0.67 | 8:03PM 0.81 | 8:53AM 0.59 | 9:13PM 0.70 | 9:53AM 0.49 | 10:18PM 0.54 | 10:49AM 0.39 | 11:16PM 0.38 | 11:40AM 0.31 | 12:11AM 0.24 | 12:29PM 0.24 | 1:02AM 0.16 | 1:16PM 0.21 | 1:52AM 0.16 | 2:01PM 0.23 | 2:40AM 0.23 | 2:45PM 0.29 | 3:27AM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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