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Gweebarra (Dooey beach) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gweebarra (Dooey beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Gweebarra (Dooey beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gweebarra (Dooey beach) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gweebarra (Dooey beach) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1478 | 831 | 328 | 463 | 5726 | 5670 | 1708 | 770 | 659 | 1015 | 380 | 402 | 459 | 482 | 908 | 446 | 338 | 130 | 279 | 157 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:26PM 2.65 | 3:19AM 2.42 | 3:48PM 2.87 | 4:26AM 2.61 | 4:45PM 3.12 | 5:13AM 2.81 | 5:29PM 3.34 | 5:51AM 2.99 | 6:05PM 3.49 | 6:25AM 3.12 | 6:38PM 3.56 | 6:55AM 3.21 | 7:08PM 3.56 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 0.99 | 9:19AM 1.00 | 10:17PM 0.76 | 10:21AM 0.76 | 11:06PM 0.52 | 11:06AM 0.51 | 11:45PM 0.33 | 11:44AM 0.32 | 12:17AM 0.18 | 12:17PM 0.18 | 12:47AM 0.10 | 12:49PM 0.12 | 1:15AM 0.09 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
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Information about the Gweebarra (Dooey beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gweebarra (Dooey beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gweebarra (Dooey beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gweebarra (Dooey beach) 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 (Gweebarra (Dooey beach)) 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 Gweebarra (Dooey beach) 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.
Gweebarra is 25 km (16 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.
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