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Fanad Head Reef surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 11 May 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 (May 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days.
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1474 | 1129 | 1164 | 700 | 655 | 292 | 235 | 168 | 127 | 145 | 86 | 64 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 40 | 61 | 83 | 82 | 48 | 48 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 84 | 48 | 41 | 41 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 27 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:12AM 3.06 | 6:31PM 3.04 | 6:43AM 3.08 | 7:01PM 3.10 | 7:15AM 3.05 | 7:32PM 3.12 | 7:47AM 2.99 | 8:04PM 3.08 | 8:19AM 2.89 | 8:38PM 2.99 | 8:53AM 2.75 | 9:16PM 2.88 | 9:31AM 2.60 | 9:59PM 2.75 | 10:16AM 2.45 | 10:50PM 2.64 | 11:14AM 2.32 | 11:54PM 2.58 | 12:28PM 2.25 | 1:05AM 2.62 | 1:48PM 2.30 | 2:15AM 2.74 | 2:59PM 2.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 0.48 | 12:17PM 0.38 | 12:31AM 0.42 | 12:46PM 0.37 | 1:04AM 0.41 | 1:17PM 0.40 | 1:37AM 0.44 | 1:48PM 0.46 | 2:10AM 0.53 | 2:20PM 0.54 | 2:45AM 0.65 | 2:54PM 0.65 | 3:24AM 0.79 | 3:33PM 0.75 | 4:09AM 0.92 | 4:18PM 0.86 | 5:06AM 1.01 | 5:16PM 0.95 | 6:18AM 1.02 | 6:27PM 0.99 | 7:35AM 0.91 | 7:43PM 0.93 | 8:43AM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thu 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 10 | - | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 8 | 12 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, near gales from the SSW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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