
Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break it down for The Peak.
First thing, we're in for a long dry spell. The first week and a half is basically flat. Swell is tiny, 0.7ft to 1ft out of the west, with weak energy readings. The wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, so it's a choppy, ugly mess. You're looking at a gap of nearly 9 days with nothing worth paddling for.
The water temperature on the 13th is 62°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—over 5° above average. That's a weird one, but it doesn't change the lack of surf.
The only real window of opportunity hits on Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning of the 22nd shows a pulse: 4ft swell from the west, 9-second period, with combined energy at 269—that's moderate. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. That's the standout. The Peak is a reef break, exposed to the west, and with that west swell, it'll be working. The water will still be very warm, but the surf will be clean and rideable. It's a bit small for the big-wave crew, but for most of us, it's a fun little wave. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so get there early if you can.
Later that afternoon, the wind goes onshore and the swell drops, so the morning window is your only shot.
After that, the 23rd and 24th of July have some small, clean waves under offshore winds (southeast and south-southeast), but the swell is only 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak to moderate. The conditions are "surfable but very ordinary"—a backup, not a winner.
The last few days of the month (25th to 28th) see a little more size, but the wind is onshore or choppy, and the quality is poor. The 26th has a clean offshore wind but only 3ft of weak, short-period swell. Not worth it.
Bottom line: If you're only going to paddle out once, make it Wednesday, July 22nd, first light. That's the one. Everything else is a flat or choppy letdown.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
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14 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:47PM3.47m | 6:15AM3.22m | 6:38PM3.71m | 7:06AM3.27m | 7:26PM3.86m | 7:54AM3.24m | 8:13PM3.92m | 8:40AM3.16m | 8:58PM3.85m | 9:25AM3.04m | 9:43PM3.66m | 10:10AM2.89m | 10:27PM3.39m | 10:56AM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.22m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:53AM0.05m | 12:58PM0.10m | 1:42AM-0.04m | 1:43PM0.07m | 2:29AM-0.03m | 2:26PM0.12m | 3:15AM0.08m | 3:10PM0.25m | 4:00AM0.26m | 3:55PM0.45m | 4:44AM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
— | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 |
10 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 7 | — | W 18 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 8 |
14 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 7 | W 13 | W 12 | NW 6 | — |
7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 42 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 72 | 234 | 434 | 131 | 240 | 444 | 134 | 115 | 401 | 134 | 67 |
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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.











