The Peak surf break

The Peak surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 13 Apr 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
8.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Apr 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
2
3
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.4
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
2.2
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
1
W
1.4
WSW
1.2
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)1110109101413121515141211111010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5513631971139465263187209626851427496257460277312320287246173139
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
15
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
SSE
15
S
30
S
30
SSW
20
S
25
S
40
S
30
SW
30
WSW
10
S
20
SW
25
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:37--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:42-
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
11-1-533---511-------
Temp. °C910791213121291211111112911118111411
Feels °C (?)3634886536534656537107
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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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