Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 22 Nov 2025 IST
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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tramore (Dunfanaghy) sea temperature is
11.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) this week:

The surf forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 22nd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 28th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
1.1
W
1.5
W
1.4
WSW
1.6
W
1.7
W
2.1
W
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)1312111211101110109911791091011151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7647554473071197712416194602581731341161303923784025131030641168344553
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
30
SSW
45
WSW
40
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
30
NNW
20
N
5
WSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
30
SW
25
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
45
SW
35
SW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
6:59PM
2.96
7:19AM
3.12
7:33PM
2.83
7:55AM
3.00
8:09PM
2.69
8:36AM
2.88
8:50PM
2.53
9:22AM
2.75
9:40PM
2.39
10:16AM
2.66
10:45PM
2.29
11:20AM
2.64
12:01AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
0.51
12:59AM
0.52
1:26PM
0.62
1:32AM
0.62
2:03PM
0.76
2:09AM
0.72
2:45PM
0.90
2:49AM
0.83
3:34PM
1.00
3:39AM
0.95
4:37PM
1.05
4:41AM
1.03
5:49PM
1.00
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise8:17--8:18--8:21--8:22--8:23--8:26--8:27--
Sunset-4:17--4:15--4:15--4:14--4:13--4:12--4:10-
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light rain
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cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
2-7636--3-------1---11
Temp. °C101099991099998891314121010108
Feels °C (?)5621023-12364348942035
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Information about the Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tramore (Dunfanaghy) 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 (Tramore (Dunfanaghy)) 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 Tramore (Dunfanaghy) 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.

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Letterkenny. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Letterkenny. Letterkenny has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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