Fanad Head Reef Surf Break

Fanad Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.28° N 7.64° W

Issued: 6 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.5°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
N
9
0.4
WNW
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
1.2
N
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
69
54
32
31
22
24
12
5
5
5
40
90
120
106
301
337
143
101
78
48
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
SW
15
W
15
WNW
5
S
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
20
E
15
SSE
15
SW
20
WNW
10
N
10
E
15
WNW
30
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:20AM2.64m
5:43PM2.80m
Low Tide
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
11:21AM0.77m
11:48PM0.76m
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4:48
4:48
4:48
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:50
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10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
10:15
 mm
7
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
20
18
16
14
15
16
15
15
16
25
22
18
13
13
15
15
16
Feels °C
12
12
13
13
19
18
15
12
15
17
15
14
13
25
23
17
10
11
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
N
8
0.3
W
4
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.5
W
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
N
6
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
65
69
54
32
31
22
10
12
4
5
5
40
90
120
106
108
109
63
101
78
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
W
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
N
5
0.3
N
5
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
9
8
16
24
6
5
4
5
1
1
143
13
4
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
17
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
1
2
2
7
3
5
4
5
5
5
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
1.2
N
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
12
3
15
94
301
337
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
16
0
0
16
0
152
146
424
815
214
16
16
16
0
0
32
44
0
19
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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