Falcarragh Beach Surf Break

Falcarragh Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.16° N 8.09° W

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Falcarragh Beach sea temperature is
13.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Falcarragh Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Falcarragh Beach surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
1.1
W
5
0.9
W
5
0.6
NW
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
377
426
266
210
153
108
63
31
69
43
28
45
51
66
56
45
18
30
18
24
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
S
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
E
15
NNE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
W
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:43PM3.64m
9:10AM3.13m
9:34PM3.55m
10:01AM2.95m
10:27PM3.40m
10:55AM2.76m
11:21PM3.20m
11:52AM2.59m
00:19AM2.99m
12:55PM2.49m
1:21AM2.80m
2:01PM2.46m
2:25AM2.67m
Low Tide
2:16PM0.13m
2:57AM0.11m
3:05PM0.22m
3:50AM0.25m
3:55PM0.35m
4:46AM0.42m
4:48PM0.53m
5:44AM0.60m
5:46PM0.71m
6:44AM0.75m
6:50PM0.87m
7:46AM0.85m
7:59PM0.97m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
1
1
9
6
2
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
12
13
12
13
14
12
15
16
17
18
18
15
14
15
15
Feels °C
9
10
10
13
13
13
11
12
10
8
10
10
12
13
14
17
16
12
11
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.6
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
208
266
426
266
210
153
108
63
31
5
7
28
45
51
66
56
45
18
7
6
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.6
NW
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
W
7
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
6
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
22
14
2
1
27
1
2
2
2
8
10
7
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
3
2
6
5
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.4
W
10
0.3
SSE
2
1.1
W
5
0.9
W
5
0.4
NE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
302
377
1
69
43
2
2
30
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
54
54
0
0
54
0
21
0
0
340
363
0
4
14
0
0
47
54
374
54
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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.

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