Loughros Beg Surf Break

Loughros Beg Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.79° N 8.51° W

Issued: 12 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Loughros Beg sea temperature is
15.8° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Loughros Beg surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Loughros Beg surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, W swell with 895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loughros Beg in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loughros Beg over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
9
2.4
W
9
2
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.6
W
11
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
805
895
623
482
505
466
381
338
381
415
377
292
281
287
194
189
194
189
113
86
318
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
SSE
5
W
10
SE
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
off
off
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:17AM2.73m
9:41PM3.15m
9:55AM2.66m
10:18PM3.07m
10:38AM2.58m
11:00PM2.98m
11:28AM2.53m
11:49PM2.89m
12:28PM2.50m
00:49AM2.82m
1:36PM2.53m
2:00AM2.79m
2:49PM2.65m
3:15AM2.84m
Low Tide
3:10PM0.49m
3:51AM0.65m
3:47PM0.58m
4:32AM0.68m
4:28PM0.70m
5:18AM0.72m
5:18PM0.82m
6:12AM0.76m
6:20PM0.93m
7:16AM0.79m
7:34PM0.96m
8:26AM0.76m
8:54PM0.87m
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:13
10:12
10:10
10:10
10:09
10:08
10:07
 mm
1
5
14
Temp °C
15
14
14
15
15
14
15
16
15
17
18
16
20
21
19
23
24
22
24
21
16
Feels °C
10
9
11
11
10
10
11
12
11
13
15
16
18
20
19
23
25
22
24
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
113
340
264
2
7
5
6
292
281
287
194
189
194
189
113
86
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.6
W
11
Energy kJ
2
1
2
5
6
5
4
1
1
1
1
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
9
2.4
W
9
2
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.9
W
8
1.9
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.6
W
9
Energy kJ
805
895
623
482
505
466
381
338
381
415
377
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
456
763
61
74
301
61
61
301
74
61
314
31
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
53
99
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
9
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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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