Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 23 Dec 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
10.0° C
(Which is 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 (Dec 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 23rd Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 23rd Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
WNW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
W
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)151314131212121211131211111211101514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1145136619871309830746550461320339295157118121189122237258168176150
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
W
5
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
2.83
8:24AM
3.13
8:38PM
2.73
9:03AM
3.06
9:20PM
2.63
9:45AM
2.98
10:10PM
2.54
10:35AM
2.89
11:09PM
2.48
11:34AM
2.82
12:19AM
2.48
12:45PM
2.79
1:34AM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:55PM
0.58
1:58AM
0.48
2:33PM
0.63
2:34AM
0.55
3:15PM
0.68
3:16AM
0.65
4:02PM
0.73
4:04AM
0.77
4:57PM
0.77
5:04AM
0.88
6:02PM
0.79
6:16AM
0.93
7:12PM
0.76
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise8:56--8:56--8:56--8:56--8:57--8:57--8:57--
Sunset-4:04--4:05--4:06--4:06--4:07--4:07--4:08-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C998654344567454556898
Feels °C (?)77631-1-200224-110233441
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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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