Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.7° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 4th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 5th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:54PM2.93m
10:19AM2.86m
10:51PM2.61m
11:27AM2.64m
00:16AM2.34m
1:06PM2.53m
2:08AM2.28m
2:48PM2.66m
3:36AM2.44m
4:00PM2.92m
4:35AM2.68m
4:52PM3.19m
Low Tide
3:59AM0.59m
4:32PM0.70m
4:57AM0.87m
5:50PM0.95m
6:21AM1.07m
7:40PM1.02m
8:07AM1.06m
9:18PM0.84m
9:30AM0.85m
10:22PM0.57m
10:27AM0.58m
11:08PM0.32m
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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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