Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 27 Nov 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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Nov 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in the next 12 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 28th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 28th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 28th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thu
04
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
0
4
0
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
0
!
0
0
!
!
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7.5
WNW
7
WNW
6
WNW
3
NNW
2.5
N
2.1
N
1.5
N
1.2
W
1.2
W
1
W
1.9
W
2.3
WNW
3.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
W
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)181614131212111110101013141615151513121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3635723224138973237201212485433262881887891844465597588316759260603890120010561574
Wind
(km/h)
70
SW
65
SW
60
WSW
20
NNW
25
NNE
20
N
10
N
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
W
35
WSW
30
W
40
WSW
20
S
35
SSE
30
S
20
SW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
2.29
11:20AM
2.64
12:01AM
2.30
12:29PM
2.70
1:15AM
2.42
1:35PM
2.84
2:19AM
2.64
2:35PM
3.03
3:13AM
2.90
3:30PM
3.23
4:03AM
3.16
4:22PM
3.39
4:50AM
3.39
5:12PM
3.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:41AM
1.03
5:49PM
1.00
5:55AM
1.04
7:01PM
0.86
7:09AM
0.95
8:02PM
0.65
8:14AM
0.76
8:55PM
0.43
9:11AM
0.53
9:45PM
0.24
10:04AM
0.30
10:31PM
0.11
10:54AM
0.11
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thu
04
Sunrise-8:27--8:29--8:30--8:33--8:33--8:36--8:37-
Sunset--4:10--4:09--4:08--4:07--4:07--4:06--4:05
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
4241-----3-11243--43-
Temp. °C9999877551099999968977
Feels °C (?)-5-4-331120-254550100-2223
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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).

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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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