
Surf Forecasts:
The Peak surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 37 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at The Peak are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing doing, and the real action doesn’t kick off until late in the game.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the first week and a half is a write-off. From Monday the 13th right through to Friday the 24th, every single session is tagged as “poor surf conditions.” The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is all over the place – mostly cross-off or cross-on, but never really lining up. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, but it won’t fix the lack of swell. There’s a gap of about 12 days with no real surf to speak of, so don’t bother checking until the end of the month.
The first hint of anything surfable pops up on Saturday the 25th. The morning will see some 3ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 137 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the east at 6 mph, keeping things clean. But these are just “surfable waves with very ordinary conditions” – a score of 1 out of 10 tells you it’s not a standout. Sunday the 26th gets a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 19 mph, with 2ft swell from the WNW, but the energy is weak at 89. It’s clean, but tiny.
The only real standout in the whole outlook is Monday the 27th of July. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 108 (moderate). The wind is a gentle offshore from the SE at 9 mph, making for clean, glassy conditions. The afternoon picks up a bit, with 3ft from the same direction and energy jumping to 144. It’s still “surfable waves but very ordinary,” but given how bad everything else is, this is the pick of the bunch. The Peak (reef) is exposed to west swell, and the optimum direction is west, so it’s matching up okay. Expect crowds sometimes. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time you’ll get a half-decent wave.
The week after that, Tuesday the 28th, gets a bit more size – 3ft to 4ft from the west, with energy in the 155-156 range – but the wind swings to a cross-on from the west, and the rain showers kick in, making things choppy and messy. Not worth the drive.
So, bottom line: save your energy for Monday the 27th. The rest of the window is a bust. The Peak is a reef, so it can handle a bit of size, but this is just a flat spell with a tiny window of mediocrity. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for very little reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | 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 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
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10 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 21 | |
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 | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:23AM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | 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 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 12 | W 11 |
10 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 7 | — | W 18 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 8 |
4 | 14 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 20 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 12 | — | NNW 4 |
— | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 131 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 39 | 72 | 271 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 72 | 303 | 285 | 72 | 389 | 385 | 385 | 115 | 401 | 51 |
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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.










