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Drumnacraig Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drumnacraig Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drumnacraig Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 525 | 208 | 68 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 333 | 522 | 485 | 0 | 969 | 486 | 411 | 284 | 279 | 309 | 845 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:56AM 2.68 | 11:25PM 2.23 | 11:53AM 2.53 | 12:33AM 2.19 | 12:58PM 2.44 | 1:43AM 2.25 | 2:03PM 2.44 | 2:45AM 2.37 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:22PM 0.98 | 5:21AM 1.04 | 6:23PM 1.05 | 6:30AM 1.13 | 7:26PM 1.05 | 7:41AM 1.14 | 8:24PM 1.00 | 8:45AM 1.07 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:55 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:01 | - | - | 4:02 | - | - | 4:04 | - | - | 4:04 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:06 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:08 | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -6 | -3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -5 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 1°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Drumnacraig Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drumnacraig Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Drumnacraig Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drumnacraig Beach 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 (Drumnacraig Beach) 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 Drumnacraig Beach 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.
Drumnacraig Beach is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Malin Head. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malin Head. Malin Head has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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