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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 13 Sep 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
15.6° C
 (Which is 1.9°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 Sunday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
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0
0
0
0
1
2
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
W
1.1
WNW
0.7
WNW
2.5
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
W
1.3
W
1
N
3.5
WSW
5
W
3.5
W
3
NW
1.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
N
1
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)111211109141312111110913139111110111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15681047595250862402454927701314815319164426078711850186479832233219071
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
15
WSW
35
SE
35
SE
20
S
30
W
45
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
10
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
40
SSW
65
SW
55
WSW
35
W
10
N
10
NE
20
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
2.85
11:24AM
2.76
12:07AM
2.51
12:52PM
2.58
1:54AM
2.35
2:40PM
2.61
3:34AM
2.44
4:02PM
2.83
4:38AM
2.64
4:57PM
3.09
5:24AM
2.85
5:40PM
3.31
6:01AM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
0.56
4:59AM
0.78
5:40PM
0.88
6:13AM
1.07
7:22PM
1.08
7:59AM
1.16
9:14PM
1.00
9:32AM
1.01
10:26PM
0.77
10:33AM
0.76
11:15PM
0.52
11:18AM
0.51
11:53PM
0.33
11:55AM
0.31
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:09--7:11
Sunset7:54--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:45--7:42--7:39--
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Rain (mm)
2-3741273-32----7--41
Temp. °C131311151415141314141315161414141414131315
Feels °C (?)6104111010659810101162371210109
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Donegal

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) (light winds from the WSW at Donegal Airport 24 km from Tramore (Dunfanaghy)). 2.7m 11s groundswell from the WNW with a 1.6m 9s swell, also from the WNW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    3 hours 14 minutes ago Tramore (Dunfanaghy)
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24 km away, 3 h 14 min ago

13 km/h
WSW
0.0
15.6
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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