Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 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
8.9° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNW
0.8
NW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
WNW
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.4
N
1
N
1.6
N
1.9
N
Period(s) (?)81412111312151312111110331513114567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24322848026560839275255323369291057433559220345
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
NW
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
NE
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
3.54
8:34AM
3.48
8:56PM
3.44
9:21AM
3.21
9:45PM
3.25
10:16AM
2.88
10:44PM
3.02
11:23AM
2.57
11:59PM
2.82
12:50PM
2.37
1:30AM
2.76
2:24PM
2.37
2:53AM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:56PM
-0.06
2:16AM
-0.01
2:37PM
0.12
3:03AM
0.17
3:22PM
0.36
3:57AM
0.43
4:14PM
0.64
5:03AM
0.72
5:19PM
0.89
6:30AM
0.91
6:46PM
1.04
8:09AM
0.92
8:19PM
1.00
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-8:43--8:45--8:46--8:49--8:51--8:52--8:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C998889911910111012141014141210108
Feels °C (?)6644342412456961099765
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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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