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Rossnowlagh surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossnowlagh this week:
The surf forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossnowlagh in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 31st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2620 | 1087 | 555 | 173 | 70 | 81 | 2303 | 2762 | 976 | 1359 | 2535 | 1688 | 1703 | 2501 | 1248 | 955 | 1218 | 643 | 2830 | 2155 | 1033 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:33AM 2.60 | 11:13PM 2.19 | 11:56AM 2.62 | 12:47AM 2.27 | 1:09PM 2.79 | 1:58AM 2.50 | 2:07PM 3.05 | 2:51AM 2.80 | 2:56PM 3.33 | 3:36AM 3.11 | 3:41PM 3.59 | 4:17AM 3.40 | 4:26PM 3.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:58PM 1.36 | 4:57AM 1.34 | 6:42PM 1.25 | 6:36AM 1.30 | 7:52PM 0.97 | 7:49AM 1.10 | 8:40PM 0.64 | 8:42AM 0.84 | 9:22PM 0.30 | 9:29AM 0.55 | 10:02PM 0.03 | 10:13AM 0.28 | 10:41PM -0.15 | ||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 9 | 3 | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
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Information about the Rossnowlagh Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rossnowlagh provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rossnowlagh can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rossnowlagh 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 (Rossnowlagh) 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 Rossnowlagh 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.
Rossnowlagh is 17 km (11 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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