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The Peak surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 14 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:
The surf forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | |
640 | 359 | 156 | 93 | 57 | 27 | 41 | 123 | 1382 | 1568 | 1258 | 800 | 466 | 338 | 136 | 64 | 59 | 122 | 704 | 477 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:50PM3.08m | 4:57AM3.40m | 5:32PM3.33m | 5:44AM3.53m | 6:15PM3.52m | 6:32AM3.57m | 6:59PM3.65m | 7:20AM3.51m | 7:45PM3.68m | 8:11AM3.34m | 8:33PM3.64m | 9:04AM3.11m | 9:26PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.24m | 10:45PM0.49m | 11:14AM0.06m | 11:31PM0.27m | 11:56AM-0.04m | 00:17AM0.10m | 12:38PM-0.04m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:21PM0.04m | 1:53AM0.04m | 2:06PM0.18m | 2:46AM0.17m | 2:53PM0.37m | 3:44AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 13 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 123 | — | 1568 | 1258 | 800 | 466 | 338 | 136 | 64 | 59 | 41 | 704 | 477 | 287 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 14 | 122 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 72 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | SSW 2 | W 7 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 640 | 359 | 156 | 93 | 57 | — | 1 | 94 | 1382 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 11 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 624 | 1872 | 325 | 744 | 270 | 20 | 0 | 122 | 67 | 73 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 40 | 115 | 278 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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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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