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Fanad Head Reef surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 21 Jan 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fanad Head Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 12 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 24th Jan) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 313 | 281 | 281 | 103 | 147 | 611 | 2052 | 2118 | 18602 | 5680 | 3462 | 5772 | 2387 | 1173 | 953 | 456 | 2730 | 1688 | 1526 | 6442 | 5605 | 1515 | 1299 | 1271 | 700 | 1401 | 4761 | 6348 | 1860 | 1208 | 799 | 916 | 1184 | 1245 | 632 | 479 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:03PM 2.30 | 11:27AM 2.39 | 12:08AM 2.20 | 12:40PM 2.25 | 1:37AM 2.20 | 2:11PM 2.24 | 3:01AM 2.33 | 3:26PM 2.37 | 4:00AM 2.54 | 4:19PM 2.56 | 4:46AM 2.79 | 5:02PM 2.76 | 5:25AM 3.04 | 5:41PM 2.95 | 6:02AM 3.28 | 6:18PM 3.09 | 6:38AM 3.48 | 6:55PM 3.18 | 7:15AM 3.61 | 7:33PM 3.20 | 7:52AM 3.65 | 8:11PM 3.16 | 8:31AM 3.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:07AM 1.11 | 5:53PM 1.16 | 6:18AM 1.27 | 7:09PM 1.23 | 7:50AM 1.31 | 8:31PM 1.18 | 9:10AM 1.20 | 9:35PM 1.03 | 10:07AM 1.00 | 10:23PM 0.81 | 10:52AM 0.76 | 11:03PM 0.58 | 11:31AM 0.52 | 11:40PM 0.35 | 12:09PM 0.29 | 12:16AM 0.15 | 12:47PM 0.11 | 12:52AM 0.02 | 1:25PM 0.00 | 1:29AM -0.04 | 2:04PM -0.01 | 2:08AM 0.00 | 2:44PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:49 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | -6 | -4 | -9 | -9 | -13 | -8 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -3 | -4 | -5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, stormy winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm) heaviest on Fri night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the E on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Fanad Head Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fanad Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fanad Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fanad Head Reef 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 (Fanad Head Reef) 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 Fanad Head Reef 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.
Fanad Head Reef is 22 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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