Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
8.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 17s period. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
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0
!
0
0
!
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
0
1
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
W
4
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.1
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
2.4
W
2.4
W
2.4
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)1317161414141210101099141312121514111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2528165371129959661238898833628112659839413811369380925841251321861415522272
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
40
S
45
S
40
SW
65
WSW
55
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
20
SSE
35
S
50
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31AM
2.29
2:20PM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:13AM
1.38
8:26PM
1.29
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:39--6:37--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24-
Sunset--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:38
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
6--644----125229--1--
Temp. °C57877878978912111191011101211
Feels °C (?)-1-3-3-1-7-10374-14665435720
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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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