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Kinnagoe Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kinnagoe Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kinnagoe Bay sea temperature is
10.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kinnagoe Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Kinnagoe Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kinnagoe Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 11th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kinnagoe Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | |
18 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 514 | 388 | 187 | 66 | 128 | 20 | 8 | 298 | 1199 | 1878 | 1098 | 298 | 157 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:42PM2.26m | 9:54AM1.98m | 10:28PM2.10m | 10:40AM1.83m | 11:29PM1.98m | 11:47AM1.70m | 00:50AM1.94m | 1:23PM1.68m | 2:10AM2.01m | 2:46PM1.78m | 3:10AM2.17m | 3:44PM1.96m | 3:59AM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.66m | 4:09AM0.82m | 4:12PM0.78m | 5:01AM0.96m | 5:05PM0.88m | 6:12AM1.04m | 6:15PM0.94m | 7:34AM1.01m | 7:34PM0.92m | 8:46AM0.87m | 8:44PM0.82m | 9:41AM0.67m | 9:41PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 |
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Temp °C | 8 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | W 12 | N 9 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NNW 6 |
 kJ | 12 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 421 | 514 | 388 | 3 | 61 | 128 | 20 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 4 | E 4 | WNW 6 | N 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | N 10 | E 3 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 269 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 12 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | WNW 2 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 187 | 66 | — | — | 1 | 298 | 1199 | 1878 | 1098 | 298 | 157 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 377 | 501 | 81 | 24 | 383 | 84 | 284 | 328 | 109 | 86 | 84 | 133 |
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Information about the Kinnagoe Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kinnagoe Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kinnagoe Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kinnagoe Bay 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 (Kinnagoe Bay) 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 Kinnagoe Bay 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.
Kinnagoe Bay is 24 km (15 miles) from 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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