The Peak surf break

The Peak surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 09 May 2026 IST
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The Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Peak sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.4
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
114
30
35
15
45
38
112
120
164
136
414
1532
2471
1946
1365
918
542
141
59
46
169
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
30
WNW
35
W
45
W
35
NW
40
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
WSW
30
W
25
W
35
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:41AM2.18m
00:18AM2.62m
1:02PM2.17m
1:26AM2.67m
2:16PM2.30m
2:27AM2.81m
3:16PM2.53m
3:21AM3.01m
4:05PM2.80m
4:10AM3.22m
4:50PM3.08m
4:57AM3.40m
5:32PM3.33m
Low Tide
5:36AM1.21m
5:25PM1.20m
6:59AM1.18m
6:47PM1.23m
8:12AM1.00m
8:05PM1.14m
9:06AM0.75m
9:07PM0.97m
9:51AM0.48m
9:58PM0.74m
10:33AM0.24m
10:45PM0.49m
11:14AM0.06m
11:31PM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:27
9:29
9:30
3
2
1
5
4
Temp °C
10
10
7
11
10
10
12
11
10
10
11
10
10
11
8
9
10
10
12
13
11
2
2
2
5
4
6
8
7
7
4
4
2
2
2
0
1
3
7
7
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
6
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.9
NW
8
0.2
W
9
0.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
17
Energy kJ
114
30
30
15
8
7
112
6
30
141
59
46
95
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
14
0.1
N
9
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
43
21
20
8
9
6
15
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
11
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
N
6
0.7
NW
7
0.8
NW
5
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.4
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
6
28
35
45
38
120
164
136
414
1532
2471
1946
1365
918
542
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
492
1123
503
30
471
253
234
115
270
270
679
443
1084
797
289
544
702
67
131
270
401
Best forecast wave conditions in Donegal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the The Peak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Peak 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 (The Peak) 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 The Peak 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.

The Peak is 20 km (12 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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