Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 30 Mar 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
8.5° 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 (Mar 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 30th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
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3
2
2
2
0
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
!
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!
!
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
NW
5.5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
W
1.1
NW
1.7
NW
2
W
1.8
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
5
W
4
WNW
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)17161614131212111412912131315141312111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)211901459978693595208818101487172450082262310322976227425781098252894287283621471208
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
35
SSW
45
NNW
10
NNW
20
S
20
WSW
15
WNW
30
W
15
WSW
15
E
15
SSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
S
35
WSW
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41PM
2.97
5:55AM
3.43
6:17PM
3.14
6:31AM
3.54
6:50PM
3.27
7:03AM
3.56
7:21PM
3.33
7:34AM
3.50
7:50PM
3.34
8:04AM
3.38
8:19PM
3.28
8:34AM
3.21
8:48PM
3.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
0.35
11:34PM
0.37
12:07PM
0.18
12:11AM
0.20
12:39PM
0.08
12:45AM
0.11
1:09PM
0.05
1:17AM
0.09
1:38PM
0.10
1:49AM
0.15
2:07PM
0.21
2:21AM
0.28
2:35PM
0.38
2:53AM
0.47
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:09--7:07--7:05--7:01--7:00--6:56--6:54--
Sunset-8:04--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15-
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cloud
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light rain
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light rain
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cloud
mod rain
light rain
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C88121111111166777666876466
Feels °C (?)0364454-20-1330124-10-4-4-4
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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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