Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.18° N 8.02° W

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tramore (Dunfanaghy) sea temperature is
15.7° C
1.4° 

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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

The surf forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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1
1
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0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.9
W
8
1.6
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
NNW
9
1.3
W
6
1.4
NW
7
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.8
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
540
399
254
413
316
260
182
124
110
120
193
132
113
86
64
42
30
34
83
110
106
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
40
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
W
15
W
15
SW
30
WSW
25
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
N
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:02PM2.94m
6:18AM2.80m
6:38PM3.11m
6:52AM2.91m
7:12PM3.26m
7:25AM2.99m
7:44PM3.35m
7:57AM3.03m
8:15PM3.40m
8:28AM3.03m
8:47PM3.39m
9:01AM3.00m
9:19PM3.32m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.78m
00:10AM0.73m
12:16PM0.60m
00:46AM0.58m
12:50PM0.45m
1:20AM0.46m
1:22PM0.33m
1:52AM0.37m
1:53PM0.26m
2:23AM0.32m
2:24PM0.25m
2:55AM0.32m
2:57PM0.30m
3:28AM0.36m
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5:30
5:31
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5:39
5:39
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9:45
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9:34
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Temp °C
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14
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12
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Feels °C
13
14
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11
12
15
11
12
11
8
8
8
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9
10
10
9
10
12
12
10
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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 16 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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