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Murder Hole Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 10 May 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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 16th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Murder Hole Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 10 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | |
120 | 318 | 334 | 311 | 225 | 669 | 1083 | 2357 | 5443 | 3346 | 2648 | 1432 | 800 | 178 | 161 | 168 | 193 | 290 | 397 | 1738 | 1474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:01AM2.47m | 2:41PM2.24m | 3:03AM2.64m | 3:40PM2.45m | 3:54AM2.86m | 4:28PM2.71m | 4:40AM3.09m | 5:11PM2.96m | 5:26AM3.29m | 5:54PM3.20m | 6:11AM3.43m | 6:36PM3.37m | 6:56AM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM1.14m | 8:32AM1.03m | 8:35PM1.02m | 9:27AM0.80m | 9:33PM0.83m | 10:13AM0.54m | 10:22PM0.60m | 10:56AM0.30m | 11:08PM0.37m | 11:37AM0.12m | 11:53PM0.17m | 12:19PM0.01m | 00:39AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | 9:36 |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | NW 9 | N 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 120 | 17 | 334 | 311 | 225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 178 | 41 | 18 | 193 | 290 | 397 | 1738 | 1474 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 9 | W 15 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | W 15 | W 14 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 102 | 318 | — | — | 20 | 669 | 1083 | 2357 | 5443 | 3346 | 2648 | 1432 | 800 | — | 161 | 168 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 443 | 328 | 145 | 276 | 343 | 475 | 393 | 407 | 1068 | 892 | 621 | 1254 | 328 | 2 | 332 | 325 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
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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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