Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 20 Dec 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
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
!
5
4
4
3
1
0
0
0
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
W
1
W
1.3
NW
Period(s) (?)121216161614121211151315131312121314121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12521118268263454885235810646333736562029276717251365892680775907453284820
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SSW
25
NNW
25
N
30
NNE
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
20
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
2.97
6:36AM
3.21
6:50PM
2.96
7:12AM
3.21
7:25PM
2.91
7:48AM
3.19
8:00PM
2.83
8:24AM
3.13
8:38PM
2.73
9:03AM
3.06
9:20PM
2.63
9:45AM
2.98
10:10PM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.54
12:15AM
0.47
12:43PM
0.52
12:49AM
0.44
1:19PM
0.54
1:23AM
0.45
1:55PM
0.58
1:58AM
0.48
2:33PM
0.63
2:34AM
0.55
3:15PM
0.68
3:16AM
0.65
4:02PM
0.73
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise8:55--8:55--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56--
Sunset-4:02--4:02--4:04--4:04--4:05--4:06--4:06-
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--2---12-------------
Temp. °C9109998999999876445677
Feels °C (?)010344767322522-1-10-1-10
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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 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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