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Portsalon Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portsalon Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Portsalon Beach in the next 12 days are 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portsalon Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:32PM 3.29 | 9:51AM 2.84 | 10:13PM 3.22 | 10:35AM 2.75 | 10:57PM 3.10 | 11:25AM 2.64 | 11:49PM 2.95 | 12:24PM 2.55 | 12:52AM 2.79 | 1:36PM 2.52 | 2:09AM 2.68 | 2:56PM 2.58 | 3:32AM 2.68 | 4:11PM 2.75 | 4:44AM 2.78 | 5:15PM 2.98 | 5:44AM 2.91 | 6:08PM 3.21 | 6:34AM 3.02 | 6:55PM 3.39 | 7:19AM 3.09 | 7:38PM 3.50 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:07PM 0.28 | 3:44AM 0.35 | 3:47PM 0.34 | 4:27AM 0.41 | 4:31PM 0.46 | 5:15AM 0.51 | 5:22PM 0.61 | 6:10AM 0.63 | 6:24PM 0.77 | 7:16AM 0.75 | 7:40PM 0.86 | 8:30AM 0.81 | 9:04PM 0.84 | 9:43AM 0.76 | 10:21PM 0.71 | 10:48AM 0.64 | 11:25PM 0.52 | 11:43AM 0.48 | 12:19AM 0.34 | 12:31PM 0.32 | 1:06AM 0.21 | 1:14PM 0.20 | 1:50AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:07 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 30 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Portsalon Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portsalon Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portsalon Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portsalon 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 (Portsalon 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 Portsalon 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.
Portsalon Beach is 26 km (16 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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