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Pollan Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pollan Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Pollan Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pollan Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 30th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pollan Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1008 | 408 | 206 | 75 | 57 | 3098 | 3157 | 2190 | 1319 | 1751 | 1182 | 6820 | 2817 | 1605 | 831 | 500 | 1302 | 1172 | 1430 | 2214 | 2228 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:34PM 1.87 | 12:37PM 2.14 | 1:21AM 1.94 | 1:54PM 2.32 | 2:30AM 2.14 | 2:47PM 2.57 | 3:19AM 2.40 | 3:32PM 2.85 | 4:02AM 2.67 | 4:14PM 3.09 | 4:42AM 2.91 | 4:56PM 3.28 | 5:21AM 3.11 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:30PM 1.23 | 5:46AM 1.14 | 7:12PM 1.12 | 7:17AM 1.04 | 8:20PM 0.87 | 8:21AM 0.83 | 9:08PM 0.58 | 9:11AM 0.58 | 9:49PM 0.29 | 9:55AM 0.33 | 10:29PM 0.05 | 10:39AM 0.10 | 11:08PM -0.10 | 11:22AM -0.06 | |||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | ||
| Sunset | 4:58 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | ||
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Information about the Pollan Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pollan Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pollan Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pollan Bay 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 (Pollan Bay) 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 Pollan Bay 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.
Pollan Bay is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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