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Loughros Beg surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 03 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
8.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Loughros Beg in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loughros Beg over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3192 | 2305 | 2587 | 2400 | 2441 | 2265 | 2644 | 3449 | 3097 | 1473 | 1077 | 594 | 3268 | 8371 | 8137 | 7248 | 4081 | 2071 | 1893 | 2377 | 3283 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:23AM 3.50 | 7:41PM 3.32 | 7:54AM 3.38 | 8:11PM 3.28 | 8:24AM 3.20 | 8:41PM 3.17 | 8:55AM 2.98 | 9:12PM 3.01 | 9:27AM 2.74 | 9:48PM 2.81 | 10:04AM 2.49 | 10:33PM 2.59 | 10:53AM 2.26 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:06AM 0.12 | 1:28PM 0.09 | 1:39AM 0.17 | 1:56PM 0.20 | 2:11AM 0.29 | 2:25PM 0.37 | 2:44AM 0.47 | 2:54PM 0.57 | 3:18AM 0.70 | 3:26PM 0.79 | 3:56AM 0.95 | 4:03PM 1.01 | 4:45AM 1.20 | 4:53PM 1.21 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 6 | 5 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 6 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 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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