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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
10.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tramore (Dunfanaghy) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | |
2145 | 1607 | 950 | 572 | 404 | 209 | 66 | 35 | 465 | 1708 | 1178 | 535 | 338 | 269 | 218 | 314 | 220 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:49AM3.55m | 7:13PM3.56m | 7:37AM3.50m | 7:59PM3.58m | 8:26AM3.35m | 8:49PM3.51m | 9:17AM3.12m | 9:42PM3.38m | 10:14AM2.86m | 10:42PM3.20m | 11:17AM2.63m | 11:49PM3.04m | 12:30PM2.46m | 1:01AM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM-0.01m | 1:19AM-0.01m | 1:39PM0.04m | 2:08AM0.03m | 2:25PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.18m | 3:14PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.38m | 4:08PM0.54m | 5:03AM0.59m | 5:10PM0.73m | 6:17AM0.75m | 6:22PM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 |
2 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | W 15 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
 kJ | 2145 | 1607 | 950 | 572 | 404 | 209 | 66 | 21 | 465 | — | — | 535 | 338 | 269 | 218 | 314 | 220 | 149 | 108 | 75 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 6 | W 8 | N 8 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 10 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | ENE 3 | WNW 13 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | S 3 | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 35 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 32 | 326 | 1708 | 1178 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 42 | 69 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 87 | 0 | 5 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 157 | 0 |
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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 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).
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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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