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: 12 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fanad Head Reef sea temperature is
12.9° C

1.2°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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W 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 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 7th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 7th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 8th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
NW
8
1
W
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
371
510
628
543
682
749
655
745
482
307
337
289
273
212
64
133
304
276
211
216
411
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
W
20
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
30
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
W
30
W
10
S
10
S
15
S
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
4:02AM2.94m
4:39PM2.88m
4:59AM3.10m
5:30PM3.11m
Low Tide
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
10:19AM0.46m
10:39PM0.51m
11:10AM0.32m
11:34PM0.31m
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4:52
4:52
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:48
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10:06
10:07
10:07
10:08
10:09
10:10
10:10
 mm
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
5
1
6
3
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
11
13
13
10
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
14
Feels °C
8
10
6
6
6
5
5
5
7
6
6
6
10
9
7
8
7
7
9
9
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.2
N
8
0.3
N
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
371
510
628
543
682
749
655
482
307
289
273
212
64
43
5
10
211
216
411
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
9
0.7
W
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
95
58
19
89
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
9
1
W
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
745
337
133
304
276
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
1
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
406
23
152
64
56
23
406
445
64
146
781
0
0
0
152
375
389
410
214
382
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
9
6
5
9
9
6
9
5
9
8
7
8
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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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