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Loughros Beg surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Loughros Beg surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Loughros Beg sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loughros Beg this week:
The surf forecast for Loughros Beg over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Loughros Beg in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loughros Beg over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 4618 | 3724 | 1992 | 1155 | 1771 | 2856 | 12693 | 9968 | 5978 | 4302 | 7237 | 9446 | 6579 | 3567 | 14406 | 11584 | 4232 | 1720 | 971 | 386 | 267 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:48PM 2.81 | 10:04AM 2.49 | 10:33PM 2.59 | 10:53AM 2.26 | 11:40PM 2.40 | 12:13PM 2.09 | 1:17AM 2.35 | 2:02PM 2.08 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:56AM 0.95 | 4:03PM 1.01 | 4:45AM 1.20 | 4:53PM 1.21 | 6:04AM 1.39 | 6:18PM 1.33 | 8:04AM 1.37 | 8:07PM 1.28 | |||||||||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | ||
| Sunset | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | ||
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Information about the Loughros Beg Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Loughros Beg provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Loughros Beg can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Loughros Beg 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 (Loughros Beg) 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 Loughros Beg 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.
Loughros Beg is 17 km (11 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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