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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
8.3° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 18th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 24th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 17th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
3
3
5
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.8
NW
1.8
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
WNW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)151413121614131312121114141414141312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66215182356020443531263417261108808509286257130320802050196214301043698780538
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
50
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
SSE
10
S
5
NNW
5
SE
5
S
10
N
10
SSE
10
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58AM
3.26
5:16PM
3.06
5:30AM
3.50
5:49PM
3.26
6:02AM
3.67
6:22PM
3.40
6:36AM
3.75
6:56PM
3.47
7:12AM
3.72
7:32PM
3.45
7:50AM
3.57
8:10PM
3.34
8:31AM
3.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
0.49
11:09AM
0.32
11:12PM
0.25
11:40AM
0.08
11:44PM
0.06
12:12PM
-0.09
12:18AM
-0.06
12:45PM
-0.15
12:54AM
-0.09
1:19PM
-0.10
1:32AM
-0.02
1:56PM
0.06
2:13AM
0.16
2:37PM
0.32
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:28-
Sunset--6:37--6:39--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:47--6:50
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-24--1------------1-3
Temp. °C12121088889131211111010109910899
Feels °C (?)5231554510898887754164
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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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