
Surf Forecasts:
Loughros Beg surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, W swell with 5,759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with W swell.
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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loughros Beg over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | 74 | 1224 | 4838 | 3910 | 1965 | 1197 | 546 | 325 | 282 | 538 | 326 | 217 | 127 | 2794 | 5759 | 4378 | 1494 | 953 | 1140 | 1581 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:23PM2.87m | 5:39AM2.76m | 6:03PM3.00m | 6:19AM2.83m | 6:41PM3.10m | 6:56AM2.87m | 7:18PM3.18m | 7:31AM2.88m | 7:55PM3.23m | 8:06AM2.85m | 8:30PM3.23m | 8:41AM2.80m | 9:05PM3.21m | 9:17AM2.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.80m | 11:40AM0.68m | 00:10AM0.70m | 12:18PM0.59m | 00:48AM0.63m | 12:54PM0.51m | 1:25AM0.59m | 1:28PM0.45m | 2:02AM0.57m | 2:02PM0.43m | 2:38AM0.59m | 2:36PM0.44m | 3:14AM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | |
— | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | 10:13 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — |
57 | 26 | 766 | 3612 | 3064 | 1965 | 1197 | 546 | 325 | 282 | 538 | 326 | 217 | 127 | — | — | 3671 | 990 | 678 | 443 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — |
8 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 322 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
16 | 74 | 1224 | 4838 | 3910 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2794 | 5759 | 4378 | 1494 | 953 | 1140 | 1581 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 72 | 490 | 518 | 127 | 74 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 21 | 45 | 0 | 65 | 129 | 445 | 129 | 142 | 189 | 36 | 300 |
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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.










