Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 13 Apr 2026 IST
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Falcarragh Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Falcarragh Beach sea temperature is
8.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 13th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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Rating
(10 max)
!
4
2
2
0
0
0
3
1
3
!
3
2
0
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.3
W
1.2
W
2
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.7
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
1.8
W
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
NW
1
NW
Period(s) (?)12101010910141312151514121111111110989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3235107158836314610570529407176546812440874287338389762598286201155
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
S
20
SW
15
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SSE
15
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
35
SW
20
SSW
30
SSE
35
S
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:35--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--8:31--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
11----4111---1-------
Temp. °C79989101312129121311121299981011
Feels °C (?)043525796158677466589
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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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