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Murder Hole Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 23 Mar 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Murder Hole Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Murder Hole Beach sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Murder Hole Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Murder Hole Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Murder Hole Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murder Hole Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, near gales from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2834 | 2782 | 2722 | 12346 | 8941 | 5856 | 6805 | 6793 | 5896 | 1885 | 964 | 1079 | 1328 | 9474 | 8708 | 8760 | 8036 | 4486 | 3352 | 6668 | 15531 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 3.07 | 9:24AM 2.91 | 9:50PM 2.83 | 10:26AM 2.56 | 11:03PM 2.59 | 11:59AM 2.30 | 12:51AM 2.51 | 1:55PM 2.28 | 2:30AM 2.67 | 3:15PM 2.47 | 3:36AM 2.94 | 4:08PM 2.71 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:43PM 0.32 | 3:06AM 0.42 | 3:30PM 0.63 | 4:05AM 0.73 | 4:31PM 0.93 | 5:30AM 1.00 | 6:04PM 1.12 | 7:27AM 1.04 | 7:52PM 1.07 | 8:59AM 0.83 | 9:08PM 0.83 | 9:57AM 0.57 | 10:00PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -8 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -4 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Murder Hole Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Murder Hole Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Murder Hole Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Murder Hole Beach 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 (Murder Hole Beach) 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 Murder Hole Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Donegal? If you are looking for accommodation near Murder Hole Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Letterkenny which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Malin Head which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Derry, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.
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