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Falcarragh Beach surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Falcarragh Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Falcarragh Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 4th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 4th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 5th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Falcarragh Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 4704 | 4036 | 4637 | 6887 | 5153 | 6107 | 2691 | 2008 | 1022 | 580 | 762 | 628 | 344 | 268 | 215 | 364 | 1278 | 1230 | 670 | 347 | 166 | 285 | 312 | 271 | 192 | 137 | 137 | 200 | 537 | 384 | 313 | 362 | 1207 | 1095 | 920 | 632 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:06PM 3.18 | 9:30AM 3.17 | 9:55PM 2.94 | 10:26AM 2.78 | 10:58PM 2.68 | 11:45AM 2.44 | 12:33AM 2.51 | 1:38PM 2.31 | 2:22AM 2.59 | 3:12PM 2.44 | 3:37AM 2.82 | 4:10PM 2.65 | 4:27AM 3.07 | 4:51PM 2.84 | 5:06AM 3.28 | 5:25PM 3.00 | 5:39AM 3.42 | 5:56PM 3.12 | 6:09AM 3.50 | 6:24PM 3.20 | 6:37AM 3.52 | 6:51PM 3.23 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:52PM 0.18 | 3:08AM 0.29 | 3:37PM 0.51 | 4:03AM 0.63 | 4:32PM 0.86 | 5:16AM 0.97 | 5:52PM 1.14 | 7:06AM 1.13 | 7:42PM 1.20 | 8:53AM 1.02 | 9:09PM 1.02 | 9:59AM 0.79 | 10:04PM 0.77 | 10:43AM 0.57 | 10:45PM 0.53 | 11:18AM 0.38 | 11:19PM 0.34 | 11:48AM 0.24 | 11:49PM 0.21 | 12:16PM 0.15 | 12:19AM 0.14 | 12:43PM 0.13 | 12:48AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Falcarragh Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Falcarragh Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Falcarragh Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Falcarragh 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 (Falcarragh 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 Falcarragh 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.
Falcarragh Beach is 33 km (20 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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