
Surf Forecasts:
Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1301 | 788 | 392 | 347 | 258 | 226 | 788 | 915 | 664 | 422 | 505 | 373 | 355 | 412 | 515 | 461 | 360 | 283 | 215 | 220 | 240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:39PM3.20m | 8:52AM2.84m | 9:14PM3.17m | 9:27AM2.77m | 9:49PM3.10m | 10:04AM2.70m | 10:26PM3.02m | 10:47AM2.62m | 11:08PM2.93m | 11:36AM2.55m | 11:58PM2.84m | 12:35PM2.52m | 00:59AM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.45m | 2:47AM0.56m | 2:48PM0.46m | 3:23AM0.59m | 3:23PM0.51m | 4:00AM0.63m | 4:00PM0.60m | 4:40AM0.68m | 4:41PM0.71m | 5:25AM0.73m | 5:31PM0.83m | 6:20AM0.78m | 6:33PM0.92m | ||||||||
4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | 54 | 118 | 126 | 258 | 226 | — | — | — | 422 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 215 | 220 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 13 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
— | — | — | 7 | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
1301 | 788 | 392 | 347 | — | 208 | 788 | 915 | 664 | — | 505 | 373 | 355 | 412 | 515 | 461 | 360 | 283 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 342 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 57 | 351 | 368 | 351 | 49 | 112 | 77 | 127 | 353 | 87 | 345 | 366 | 87 | 49 | 5 | 0 |
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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.










