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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 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
8.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
0
1
3
5
6
4
2
1
2
1
1
3
5
3
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
1.7
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.6
W
1.3
W
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)13121110109181616151514131212181614131515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)102568035621416378190150075271369220909946925794183201313717048657802651
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
40
SE
40
SE
30
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
50
E
35
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
2.87
5:51AM
3.16
6:05PM
2.97
6:25AM
3.30
6:38PM
3.04
6:58AM
3.40
7:11PM
3.06
7:30AM
3.44
7:44PM
3.05
8:03AM
3.43
8:19PM
3.00
8:38AM
3.36
8:56PM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23AM
0.68
11:30PM
0.54
11:58AM
0.53
12:03AM
0.39
12:32PM
0.42
12:36AM
0.28
1:05PM
0.33
1:07AM
0.22
1:38PM
0.29
1:40AM
0.21
2:12PM
0.29
2:14AM
0.27
2:49PM
0.35
2:52AM
0.39
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise8:47--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:40--8:38--
Sunset-4:37--4:38--4:40--4:43--4:45--4:46--4:49-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------1--2--2-2-111
Temp. °C676776676688678877776
Feels °C (?)232101-113-4-1-2-3-31111-4-1-1
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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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