Fanad Head Reef surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 16 days.
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