Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 12 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
13.4° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Fanad Head Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fanad Head Reef surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fanad Head Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
268
314
220
212
162
66
92
44
37
51
58
47
47
53
35
35
25
10
29
80
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
WSW
15
S
20
SSE
25
W
10
E
15
WSW
15
NW
15
SSW
30
WSW
25
W
10
S
5
SSW
15
N
10
ESE
15
SE
10
S
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
8:26AM3.20m
8:50PM3.55m
9:17AM3.06m
9:41PM3.47m
10:08AM2.87m
10:34PM3.31m
11:02AM2.68m
11:29PM3.12m
11:59AM2.52m
00:27AM2.91m
1:03PM2.42m
1:30AM2.72m
2:10PM2.39m
2:35AM2.61m
Low Tide
2:24PM0.13m
3:04AM0.11m
3:12PM0.21m
3:58AM0.25m
4:02PM0.34m
4:53AM0.42m
4:55PM0.51m
5:51AM0.60m
5:53PM0.69m
6:52AM0.75m
6:58PM0.85m
7:54AM0.85m
8:07PM0.95m
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4:48
4:48
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10:14
10:14
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
1
1
10
8
9
2
1
2
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
14
15
14
12
12
14
14
13
14
14
15
14
16
14
11
13
16
Feels °C
11
13
12
14
10
13
13
10
10
8
9
11
12
11
13
12
15
13
8
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.1
N
9
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
208
268
314
220
212
162
66
92
44
12
2
58
47
47
53
35
35
25
10
29
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
6
0.3
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
7
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
6
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
2
1
7
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
18
37
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
23
0
0
107
0
23
375
23
341
152
0
0
16
0
19
19
350
366
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
6
6
7
4
7
5
5
8
4
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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Information about the Fanad Head Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fanad Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fanad Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fanad Head Reef 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 (Fanad Head Reef) 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 Fanad Head Reef 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.

Fanad Head Reef is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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