Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 12 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
13.8° C

1.4°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with WNW 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 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
69
54
32
31
22
14
12
6
5
5
17
92
150
106
74
81
58
73
54
76
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
W
15
WNW
5
S
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
E
5
SW
5
N
25
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:59AM2.52m
00:27AM2.91m
1:03PM2.42m
1:30AM2.72m
2:10PM2.39m
2:35AM2.61m
3:15PM2.45m
3:37AM2.56m
4:12PM2.55m
4:32AM2.58m
5:01PM2.67m
5:20AM2.64m
5:43PM2.80m
Low Tide
5:51AM0.60m
5:53PM0.69m
6:52AM0.75m
6:58PM0.85m
7:54AM0.85m
8:07PM0.95m
8:54AM0.89m
9:14PM0.97m
9:48AM0.88m
10:14PM0.93m
10:37AM0.84m
11:04PM0.85m
11:21AM0.77m
11:48PM0.76m
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mod rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:50
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
6
1
4
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
15
16
17
15
19
18
17
16
15
15
14
14
15
16
18
20
19
18
17
18
16
Feels °C
12
12
15
12
19
18
16
14
15
15
13
13
12
14
18
21
19
15
16
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
65
69
54
32
31
22
14
12
4
5
5
17
92
150
106
74
81
58
73
54
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.4
NW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
WNW
5
0.1
N
7
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
9
8
16
10
6
5
4
4
6
1
19
18
23
15
25
32
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
1
2
2
6
4
6
5
5
1
5
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
SW
4
0.8
WSW
5
Energy kJ
3
4
16
5
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
16
0
0
0
0
139
146
325
1115
501
214
77
87
5
0
16
31
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
7
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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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