Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 12 pm 20 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW 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 0.7m 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
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
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
7
0.7
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
51
35
56
67
54
38
32
16
14
12
14
16
27
80
156
184
104
67
43
31
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
W
10
SSW
5
NE
20
NE
10
SE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
15
E
25
SE
10
WNW
25
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
4:32AM2.58m
5:01PM2.67m
Low Tide
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
10:37AM0.84m
11:04PM0.85m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
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4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
2
3
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
16
16
19
20
19
18
18
14
13
13
14
18
18
21
23
23
21
Feels °C
9
9
11
11
12
13
17
19
19
17
14
13
12
11
11
17
16
21
21
22
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
7
0.1
N
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
W
7
0.3
N
8
0.5
W
5
0.2
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.7
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
7
1
35
56
67
54
38
32
16
9
12
14
5
27
80
156
184
104
67
43
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
9
0.1
NW
6
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
E
6
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
10
1
9
8
13
14
2
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.3
NW
6
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
1
2
2
6
6
6
2
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
6
0.6
NE
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
Energy kJ
30
51
9
16
9
5
2
5
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)
139
461
23
0
16
0
0
0
35
157
360
146
145
44
12
16
16
5
0
67
313
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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