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Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 01 May 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 Thursday (May 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 1860 | 2708 | 2039 | 1147 | 813 | 450 | 170 | 203 | 324 | 399 | 282 | 92 | 44 | 30 | 47 | 82 | 50 | 47 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 58 | 232 | 225 | 374 | 275 | 905 | 992 | 884 | 805 | 589 | 496 | 315 | 220 | 179 | 99 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:34PM 3.32 | 10:04AM 2.88 | 10:30PM 3.07 | 11:06AM 2.56 | 11:38PM 2.84 | 12:24PM 2.33 | 1:01AM 2.70 | 1:53PM 2.27 | 2:24AM 2.70 | 3:10PM 2.35 | 3:30AM 2.79 | 4:05PM 2.51 | 4:19AM 2.89 | 4:47PM 2.68 | 4:58AM 2.98 | 5:22PM 2.84 | 5:32AM 3.06 | 5:54PM 2.99 | 6:04AM 3.12 | 6:24PM 3.10 | 6:36AM 3.14 | 6:54PM 3.17 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:11PM 0.35 | 3:47AM 0.40 | 4:00PM 0.63 | 4:49AM 0.71 | 5:00PM 0.89 | 6:08AM 0.95 | 6:17PM 1.07 | 7:41AM 1.02 | 7:46PM 1.11 | 9:00AM 0.95 | 9:01PM 1.01 | 9:55AM 0.81 | 9:57PM 0.87 | 10:36AM 0.67 | 10:40PM 0.73 | 11:09AM 0.54 | 11:17PM 0.61 | 11:40AM 0.45 | 11:51PM 0.50 | 12:09PM 0.39 | 12:24AM 0.44 | 12:39PM 0.37 | 12:57AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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