Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 12 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
13.7° C

1.3°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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.5
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
W
7
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
N
7
0.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
63
61
28
58
21
69
62
53
39
32
18
32
37
21
62
64
66
50
52
25
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
W
10
SSW
5
E
20
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
NW
10
S
15
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
0
W
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
ESE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
3:15PM2.45m
3:37AM2.56m
4:12PM2.55m
Low Tide
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
8:54AM0.89m
9:14PM0.97m
9:48AM0.88m
10:14PM0.93m
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:14
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
Temp °C
12
14
13
14
14
12
14
17
17
19
16
17
17
17
13
12
12
12
17
18
17
Feels °C
11
11
11
9
9
10
12
14
16
19
14
17
14
14
11
9
9
11
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.1
N
8
0.5
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
W
7
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
N
7
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
90
63
61
10
1
21
69
62
53
39
32
18
32
4
6
62
64
66
50
52
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.3
NW
7
0.4
W
6
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
8
0.3
NW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
1
8
10
8
7
12
7
6
5
1
1
16
35
34
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
11
0.4
NW
9
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
1
3
2
2
2
4
2
2
27
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.2
NNE
2
0.8
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
28
58
1
37
21
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
23
0
337
339
23
0
16
0
0
19
27
0
450
427
152
32
0
12
16
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
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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