Muckros surf break

Muckros surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 2026 IST
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Muckros surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Muckros sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Muckros surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 7,260 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Muckros this week:

The surf forecast for Muckros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Muckros in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
W
7
1
WNW
8
0.8
W
10
1.2
W
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
14
0.9
W
13
2.5
WSW
12
3.5
W
14
4
W
13
4.5
W
13
4
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
150
127
122
411
349
528
456
253
149
100
70
60
59
146
259
1835
4541
5497
6343
6027
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SW
25
SW
20
W
10
SE
15
SSW
5
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
20
W
30
SSE
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
45
SSW
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:42PM3.12m
5:53AM3.02m
6:16PM3.20m
6:30AM3.01m
6:50PM3.25m
7:06AM2.97m
7:25PM3.26m
7:41AM2.91m
8:02PM3.23m
8:17AM2.82m
8:40PM3.18m
8:54AM2.70m
9:20PM3.11m
Low Tide
11:21AM0.50m
11:43PM0.62m
11:54AM0.48m
00:20AM0.55m
12:27PM0.47m
00:56AM0.52m
1:01PM0.49m
1:32AM0.55m
1:35PM0.52m
2:10AM0.62m
2:10PM0.58m
2:49AM0.72m
2:45PM0.67m
3:30AM0.83m
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clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:03
5:03
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:55
9:57
9:58
10:00
10:00
10:01
1
3
2
2
4
4
1
2
5
3
2
4
Temp °C
14
15
14
13
16
14
13
13
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
13
12
12
12
11
9
10
11
9
14
11
8
9
12
12
13
12
11
9
10
8
6
3
4
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.6
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
W
10
1.2
W
12
0.2
NNW
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.9
W
13
Energy kJ
22
46
127
122
411
10
528
456
253
149
100
70
60
59
110
259
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.4
NNW
4
0.1
W
16
0.6
W
14
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
13
12
19
24
5
2
10
8
8
7
6
6
6
5
146
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.3
W
14
0.1
NW
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
7
6
5
36
5
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
W
7
0.3
S
2
0.5
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
W
12
0.2
SSE
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.6
WNW
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
S
3
0.9
SSW
4
2.5
WSW
12
3.5
W
14
4
W
13
4.5
W
13
4
W
13
Energy kJ
199
150
1
5
5
349
383
1
1
17
10
7
24
1835
4541
5497
6343
6027
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
5
3
2
Distance (km)
296
57
18
40
16
22
57
281
16
19
23
56
69
117
18
40
144
408
117
480
311
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
5
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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Information about the Muckros Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Muckros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Muckros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Muckros 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 (Muckros) 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 Muckros 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.

Muckros is 8 km (5 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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