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Five Finger Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Five Finger Strand surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Five Finger Strand sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Five Finger Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Five Finger Strand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Five Finger Strand in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Finger Strand over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 12416 | 5012 | 9897 | 13991 | 4493 | 1628 | 863 | 497 | 283 | 211 | 56 | 305 | 416 | 650 | 2452 | 2125 | 1318 | 594 | 332 | 190 | 120 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | ||
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Low Tide / height (m) | 8:46PM 1.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | ||
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Information about the Five Finger Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Five Finger Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Five Finger Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Five Finger Strand 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 (Five Finger Strand) 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 Five Finger Strand 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.
Five Finger Strand is 5 km (3 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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