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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 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
13.7° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 14th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 20th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
N
0.4
N
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)1413121010121110999109101110101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104168132736910681301566827346174106154268307359
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
E
15
NE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
SW
10
NW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcrossoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:47PM
2.66
1:50AM
2.29
2:27PM
2.70
3:19AM
2.41
3:41PM
2.88
4:18AM
2.60
4:33PM
3.06
5:01AM
2.80
5:13PM
3.21
5:36AM
2.98
5:47PM
3.31
6:07AM
3.12
6:18PM
3.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:27PM
1.04
7:47AM
1.14
9:05PM
0.93
9:13AM
0.98
10:08PM
0.72
10:11AM
0.77
10:52PM
0.53
10:54AM
0.57
11:26PM
0.37
11:30AM
0.41
11:56PM
0.26
12:02PM
0.30
12:24AM
0.20
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise7:58--8:00--8:02--8:03--8:06--8:07--8:10--
Sunset-6:36--6:34--6:30--6:29--6:27--6:23--6:22-
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------152-15133
Temp. °C9109101010121312131411121313121312121213
Feels °C (?)897878111111111187977101010108
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) (light winds from the E.(Wind varies from 060 to 130 degs) at Donegal Airport 24 km from Tramore (Dunfanaghy)). 0.8m 12s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.3m 7s swell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 14 minutes ago Tramore (Dunfanaghy)
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24 km away, 1 h 14 min ago

6 km/h
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0.0
13.7
Air / Water (°C)
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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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