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Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 Aug 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 (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 26 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 54 | 127 | 173 | 160 | 80 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 161 | 136 | 162 | 168 | 545 | 11711 | 9730 | 6509 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:41AM 2.69 | 5:06PM 3.05 | 5:35AM 2.88 | 5:55PM 3.30 | 6:19AM 3.03 | 6:36PM 3.49 | 6:56AM 3.14 | 7:13PM 3.60 | 7:31AM 3.20 | 7:47PM 3.62 | 8:03AM 3.20 | 8:19PM 3.56 | 8:34AM 3.15 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:23PM 0.81 | 10:40AM 0.76 | 11:22PM 0.57 | 11:31AM 0.53 | 12:08AM 0.36 | 12:13PM 0.32 | 12:47AM 0.20 | 12:50PM 0.17 | 1:23AM 0.11 | 1:25PM 0.09 | 1:56AM 0.10 | 1:58PM 0.10 | 2:27AM 0.16 | 2:30PM 0.18 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:40 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal
Offshore wind reported 42 km from Gweebarra (Dooey beach) (light winds from the E at Finner 42 km from Gweebarra (Dooey beach)). 0.4m 5s windswell from the N with a 0.2m 8s swell from the WNW and a 0.1m 9s swell from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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