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Pollan Bay surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pollan Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pollan Bay sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pollan Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Pollan Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pollan Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM. 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+) | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pollan Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | |
388 | 1245 | 1540 | 1179 | 715 | 527 | 355 | 283 | 220 | 231 | 213 | 177 | 135 | 90 | 83 | 52 | 80 | 247 | 393 | 551 | 3621 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:02PM2.74m | 6:15AM2.97m | 6:34PM2.85m | 6:46AM2.97m | 7:04PM2.92m | 7:17AM2.93m | 7:33PM2.94m | 7:48AM2.85m | 8:04PM2.91m | 8:19AM2.73m | 8:35PM2.82m | 8:51AM2.58m | 9:10PM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.28m | 11:58PM0.32m | 12:22PM0.23m | 00:33AM0.27m | 12:52PM0.22m | 1:06AM0.26m | 1:21PM0.26m | 1:39AM0.30m | 1:51PM0.34m | 2:12AM0.39m | 2:22PM0.45m | 2:47AM0.53m | 2:54PM0.58m | 3:23AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 0 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | — |
 kJ | 240 | 1245 | 1540 | 1179 | 715 | 527 | 355 | 283 | 220 | 231 | 213 | 177 | 135 | 84 | 83 | 52 | 10 | — | 143 | 551 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | WNW 12 | — | — | WSW 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 388 | 186 | — | — | 66 | 17 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 35 | 90 | 57 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 247 | 393 | 539 | 3621 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 132 | 0 | 61 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 417 | 48 | 1104 | 834 |
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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 16 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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