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Carrickfinn surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carrickfinn this week:
The surf forecast for Carrickfinn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Carrickfinn in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carrickfinn over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 95 | 140 | 453 | 217 | 206 | 181 | 121 | 112 | 52 | 94 | 1398 | 878 | 525 | 377 | 262 | 369 | 457 | 547 | 563 | 1036 | 1060 | 635 | 726 | 746 | 513 | 415 | 250 | 110 | 184 | 233 | 182 | 135 | 92 | 90 | 110 | 1922 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:54PM 2.74 | 10:10AM 2.48 | 10:45PM 2.56 | 11:08AM 2.29 | 12:00AM 2.44 | 12:40PM 2.19 | 1:33AM 2.48 | 2:18PM 2.27 | 2:50AM 2.70 | 3:29PM 2.50 | 3:47AM 3.00 | 4:22PM 2.79 | 4:36AM 3.31 | 5:07PM 3.09 | 5:21AM 3.58 | 5:50PM 3.35 | 6:05AM 3.76 | 6:31PM 3.55 | 6:49AM 3.81 | 7:13PM 3.65 | 7:33AM 3.73 | 7:56PM 3.65 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:31PM 0.84 | 4:01AM 1.02 | 4:13PM 1.02 | 4:56AM 1.21 | 5:14PM 1.17 | 6:25AM 1.29 | 6:46PM 1.22 | 8:08AM 1.16 | 8:18PM 1.10 | 9:19AM 0.87 | 9:24PM 0.85 | 10:10AM 0.52 | 10:16PM 0.56 | 10:55AM 0.19 | 11:02PM 0.27 | 11:36AM -0.06 | 11:46PM 0.04 | 12:17PM -0.20 | 12:30AM -0.12 | 12:57PM -0.22 | 1:15AM -0.16 | 1:38PM -0.12 | 2:01AM -0.07 | |||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Carrickfinn Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Carrickfinn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Carrickfinn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carrickfinn 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 (Carrickfinn) 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 Carrickfinn 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 Carrickfinn, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Donegal, consider staying in Letterkenny which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Donegal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 46 km (29 miles) away, Derry, Derry and Londonderry County Borough.
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