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Ballymastocker surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 26 Dec 2024 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballymastocker this week:
The surf forecast for Ballymastocker over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballymastocker in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Dec 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 1st Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballymastocker over the next 12 days.
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 350 | 334 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1633 | 1535 | 559 | 222 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:01PM 2.50 | 3:36AM 2.54 | 3:51PM 2.60 | 4:20AM 2.71 | 4:35PM 2.73 | 4:59AM 2.88 | 5:15PM 2.85 | 5:38AM 3.04 | 5:53PM 2.94 | 6:15AM 3.17 | 6:31PM 3.00 | 6:53AM 3.26 | 7:08PM 3.02 | 7:31AM 3.32 | 7:47PM 2.98 | 8:10AM 3.33 | 8:29PM 2.90 | 8:52AM 3.29 | 9:13PM 2.78 | 9:38AM 3.19 | 10:03PM 2.65 | 10:29AM 3.04 | 11:02PM 2.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:15PM 0.91 | 9:38AM 0.96 | 9:59PM 0.80 | 10:23AM 0.82 | 10:40PM 0.67 | 11:04AM 0.67 | 11:18PM 0.54 | 11:43AM 0.54 | 11:54PM 0.42 | 12:21PM 0.43 | 12:31AM 0.32 | 1:00PM 0.36 | 1:07AM 0.26 | 1:40PM 0.32 | 1:45AM 0.24 | 2:22PM 0.32 | 2:26AM 0.29 | 3:07PM 0.37 | 3:09AM 0.39 | 3:56PM 0.46 | 3:59AM 0.54 | 4:51PM 0.58 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:06 | - | - | 4:06 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:10 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -4 | -1 | 1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sun night, moderate winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ballymastocker Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballymastocker provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballymastocker can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballymastocker 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 (Ballymastocker) 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 Ballymastocker 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Donegal? If you are looking for accommodation near Ballymastocker, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Derry which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Malin Head which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Derry, Londonderry County Borough and Letterkenny.
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