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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencolumbkille this week:
The surf forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glencolumbkille in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 32 | 34 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 13 | 170 | 263 | 1939 | 1739 | 734 | 242 | 150 | 107 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 48 | 69 | 84 | 54 | 79 | 220 | 2392 | 1480 | 730 | 307 | 160 | 150 | 149 | 173 | 148 | 105 | 302 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:41PM 3.14 | 6:51AM 3.26 | 7:10PM 3.21 | 7:21AM 3.21 | 7:40PM 3.22 | 7:52AM 3.12 | 8:12PM 3.17 | 8:25AM 2.99 | 8:46PM 3.07 | 9:01AM 2.82 | 9:27PM 2.93 | 9:45AM 2.63 | 10:17PM 2.78 | 10:43AM 2.42 | 11:24PM 2.67 | 12:04PM 2.28 | 12:46AM 2.67 | 1:36PM 2.29 | 2:06AM 2.82 | 2:56PM 2.46 | 3:12AM 3.05 | 3:56PM 2.71 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:29PM 0.22 | 12:39AM 0.33 | 12:56PM 0.21 | 1:10AM 0.32 | 1:24PM 0.25 | 1:41AM 0.37 | 1:54PM 0.34 | 2:14AM 0.47 | 2:25PM 0.46 | 2:50AM 0.61 | 3:01PM 0.60 | 3:33AM 0.77 | 3:44PM 0.77 | 4:28AM 0.93 | 4:40PM 0.94 | 5:46AM 1.03 | 5:57PM 1.04 | 7:24AM 0.96 | 7:29PM 1.01 | 8:45AM 0.72 | 8:47PM 0.84 | 9:45AM 0.42 | 9:48PM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C (?) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). |
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Information about the Glencolumbkille Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Glencolumbkille provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glencolumbkille can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glencolumbkille 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 (Glencolumbkille) 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 Glencolumbkille 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.
Glencolumbkille is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.