Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.2°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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with N 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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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)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
9
1
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.4
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
147
40
28
29
27
85
104
121
220
234
268
251
198
127
71
47
69
58
56
31
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
5
SSW
15
S
5
WNW
15
SSE
20
S
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
5
W
10
ENE
5
W
15
W
25
W
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-on
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:20PM3.32m
6:46AM3.30m
7:10PM3.47m
7:36AM3.29m
7:59PM3.55m
8:26AM3.20m
8:50PM3.55m
9:17AM3.06m
9:41PM3.47m
10:08AM2.87m
10:34PM3.31m
11:02AM2.68m
11:29PM3.12m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.20m
00:27AM0.14m
12:48PM0.13m
1:19AM0.05m
1:36PM0.10m
2:11AM0.04m
2:24PM0.13m
3:04AM0.11m
3:12PM0.21m
3:58AM0.25m
4:02PM0.34m
4:53AM0.42m
4:55PM0.51m
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4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
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10:12
10:13
10:13
10:14
10:14
10:14
10:15
 mm
8
1
1
4
4
9
1
2
Temp °C
11
14
14
15
16
14
18
15
12
17
16
14
16
16
14
13
13
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
9
11
11
11
13
14
15
14
11
14
11
10
12
14
14
12
12
13
10
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
9
1
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
11
1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.3
NNW
10
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
197
147
40
22
29
25
85
104
121
220
234
268
251
198
127
71
47
69
58
18
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
N
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
Energy kJ
149
84
37
28
12
27
3
1
1
2
2
9
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.3
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
7
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
7
Energy kJ
10
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
44
16
0
12
0
0
0
23
0
0
23
23
23
23
0
23
5
0
23
597
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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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