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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
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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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 4,016 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with W 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 (Jun 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | |
238 | 171 | 190 | 115 | 168 | 239 | 572 | 420 | 529 | 1496 | 2157 | 3080 | 1412 | 1104 | 864 | 862 | 764 | 505 | 416 | 533 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:39PM3.16m | 7:55AM2.93m | 8:15PM3.13m | 8:30AM2.84m | 8:52PM3.05m | 9:07AM2.72m | 9:32PM2.96m | 9:46AM2.60m | 10:14PM2.86m | 10:29AM2.48m | 11:00PM2.77m | 11:21AM2.39m | 11:51PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.51m | 1:45AM0.55m | 1:53PM0.54m | 2:23AM0.62m | 2:29PM0.59m | 3:01AM0.72m | 3:05PM0.66m | 3:41AM0.82m | 3:44PM0.75m | 4:26AM0.91m | 4:27PM0.84m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:17PM0.93m | ||||||||
5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:07 | |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 7 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 |
238 | 171 | 190 | 115 | 1 | 239 | 572 | 420 | 529 | — | — | — | 1412 | 1104 | 864 | 862 | 764 | 505 | 416 | 533 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | W 18 | WNW 15 | N 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 229 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 19 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | SE 3 | WSW 5 | — | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 |
— | — | — | — | 168 | — | 5 | 39 | — | 1496 | 2157 | 3080 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 337 | 49 | 12 | 49 | 49 | 157 | 412 | 371 | 87 | 49 | 79 | 5 | 427 | 49 | 79 | 416 | 5 |
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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.











