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Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 8 | |
62 | 151 | 1740 | 2267 | 1652 | 950 | 572 | 404 | 223 | 66 | 35 | 416 | 1290 | 749 | 538 | 277 | 223 | 206 | 206 | 167 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 6:29PM3.45m | 6:49AM3.55m | 7:13PM3.56m | 7:37AM3.50m | 7:59PM3.58m | 8:26AM3.35m | 8:49PM3.51m | 9:17AM3.12m | 9:42PM3.38m | 10:14AM2.86m | 10:42PM3.20m | 11:17AM2.63m | 11:49PM3.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM0.01m | 00:32AM0.04m | 12:55PM-0.01m | 1:19AM-0.01m | 1:39PM0.04m | 2:08AM0.03m | 2:25PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.18m | 3:14PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.38m | 4:08PM0.54m | 5:03AM0.59m | 5:10PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 |
4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | N 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 8 |
 kJ | 62 | 151 | 7 | 2267 | 1652 | 950 | 572 | 404 | 223 | 66 | 32 | 184 | 1290 | 749 | 538 | 277 | 223 | 206 | 206 | 167 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 416 | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 27 | 52 | 33 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | ENE 3 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | WSW 10 |
| kJ | — | 84 | 1740 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 14 | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 214 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 92 | 62 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 342 | 54 | 92 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 16 | 54 | 5 |
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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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