Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
13.2° 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM. 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 13th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.7
W
9
2.3
W
12
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
11
1.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
351
368
227
432
358
497
1494
2883
2243
1336
425
266
134
42
26
47
41
98
114
155
277
Wind (km/h)
30
W
15
S
25
S
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
40
WSW
45
W
40
W
40
W
25
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
WSW
10
N
10
WSW
25
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
3:02AM2.79m
3:44PM2.65m
4:02AM2.94m
4:39PM2.88m
4:59AM3.10m
5:30PM3.11m
5:53AM3.23m
6:20PM3.32m
6:46AM3.30m
7:10PM3.47m
7:36AM3.29m
7:59PM3.55m
8:26AM3.20m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.87m
9:24AM0.62m
9:41PM0.71m
10:19AM0.46m
10:39PM0.51m
11:10AM0.32m
11:34PM0.31m
12:00PM0.20m
00:27AM0.14m
12:48PM0.13m
1:19AM0.05m
1:36PM0.10m
2:11AM0.04m
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light rain
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4:50
4:50
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
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10:08
10:09
10:10
10:10
10:12
10:13
10:13
10:14
 mm
4
6
3
8
1
Temp °C
12
11
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
18
20
15
15
15
14
16
Feels °C
6
6
7
8
7
7
3
3
4
3
6
9
10
10
16
17
11
14
15
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
11
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
368
227
1
1
425
266
134
42
16
47
41
98
114
155
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
7
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NNW
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
62
177
108
37
26
15
3
1
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
3
12
1
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
3
1.8
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.7
W
9
2.3
W
12
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
11
0.2
SSE
2
Energy kJ
351
3
432
358
497
1494
2883
2243
1336
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
781
5
13
388
152
64
414
371
371
219
145
5
87
0
0
0
0
23
16
5
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
4
4
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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