Fanad Head Reef Surf Break
Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fanad Head Reef

Issued: 6 am 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
12.9° 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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 9th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
WNW
10
2
W
10
3
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.8
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1008
817
653
394
308
218
696
647
503
555
584
544
761
1732
1259
517
351
284
177
122
82
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
5
SSW
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
25
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
40
W
40
W
30
W
25
W
30
WNW
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:20PM2.78m
10:35AM2.41m
11:06PM2.69m
11:26AM2.32m
11:57PM2.64m
12:28PM2.29m
00:56AM2.63m
1:36PM2.33m
1:59AM2.68m
2:43PM2.46m
3:02AM2.79m
3:44PM2.65m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.74m
4:33AM0.90m
4:34PM0.83m
5:23AM0.95m
5:25PM0.91m
6:21AM0.95m
6:24PM0.97m
7:24AM0.89m
7:31PM0.96m
8:26AM0.77m
8:39PM0.87m
9:24AM0.62m
9:41PM0.71m
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:50
4:50
4:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:04
10:05
10:06
10:07
10:07
10:08
10:09
 mm
1
1
4
3
3
7
4
1
1
6
2
4
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
11
13
13
13
11
11
12
12
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
Feels °C
9
11
8
9
11
10
11
6
8
6
5
5
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
6
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
W
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.8
W
8
Energy kJ
1008
817
653
394
308
218
696
647
503
555
544
147
122
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
0.2
W
13
0.7
NW
7
Energy kJ
253
13
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
11
2
W
10
3
W
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
Energy kJ
584
761
1732
1259
517
351
284
177
100
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
53
23
124
23
64
461
64
806
1197
152
410
389
133
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
8
7
9
8
7
8
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
5
6
8
9
8
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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