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Fanad Head Reef surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fanad Head Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 16th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 16th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Wed morning, near gales from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 1160 | 1348 | 2119 | 1029 | 804 | 750 | 97 | 77 | 87 | 57 | 13 | 47 | 50 | 71 | 67 | 46 | 52 | 28 | 459 | 840 | 585 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:36AM 2.73 | 12:27AM 2.25 | 1:00PM 2.70 | 1:49AM 2.31 | 2:11PM 2.76 | 2:50AM 2.46 | 3:05PM 2.84 | 3:36AM 2.63 | 3:48PM 2.92 | 4:13AM 2.79 | 4:24PM 2.98 | 4:46AM 2.94 | 4:57PM 3.03 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:12PM 0.93 | 6:18AM 1.02 | 7:36PM 0.88 | 7:39AM 0.96 | 8:37PM 0.77 | 8:41AM 0.84 | 9:22PM 0.64 | 9:29AM 0.71 | 9:59PM 0.53 | 10:08AM 0.59 | 10:31PM 0.45 | 10:44AM 0.50 | 11:01PM 0.40 | ||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
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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 12 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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