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Trá Na Rosan surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 21 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Trá Na Rosan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trá Na Rosan sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trá Na Rosan this week:
The surf forecast for Trá Na Rosan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Trá Na Rosan in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 26th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trá Na Rosan over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | |
185 | 134 | 165 | 191 | 199 | 182 | 123 | 5 | 168 | 170 | 166 | 347 | 623 | 493 | 666 | 761 | 603 | 412 | 173 | 98 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:17AM2.85m | 10:46PM3.18m | 11:21AM2.61m | 11:53PM3.02m | 12:34PM2.45m | 1:06AM2.91m | 1:51PM2.41m | 2:18AM2.86m | 3:00PM2.48m | 3:21AM2.87m | 3:57PM2.62m | 4:13AM2.90m | 4:44PM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.53m | 5:07AM0.59m | 5:15PM0.71m | 6:21AM0.74m | 6:27PM0.85m | 7:38AM0.79m | 7:43PM0.89m | 8:47AM0.76m | 8:53PM0.86m | 9:42AM0.69m | 9:52PM0.78m | 10:27AM0.62m | 10:40PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 |
— | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 |
 kJ | 185 | 134 | 165 | 191 | 199 | 182 | 123 | 5 | 168 | 170 | 166 | 159 | 623 | 493 | 666 | 761 | 603 | 412 | 173 | 98 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | N 6 | W 16 | — | — | — | NW 17 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 45 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 11 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 41 | 50 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 18 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 136 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 136 | 44 | 84 | 213 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Trá Na Rosan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trá Na Rosan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trá Na Rosan 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 (Trá Na Rosan) 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 Trá Na Rosan 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Donegal? If you are looking for accommodation near Trá Na Rosan, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Letterkenny which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Malin Head which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Derry, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.
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