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Five Finger Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 04 Mar 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Five Finger Strand this week:
The surf forecast for Five Finger Strand 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 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Five Finger Strand in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 05) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 4th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 4th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 5th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Finger Strand 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 5855 | 5080 | 6559 | 9148 | 11502 | 7656 | 3774 | 1836 | 1643 | 941 | 594 | 566 | 322 | 198 | 85 | 180 | 260 | 293 | 314 | 198 | 138 | 423 | 434 | 380 | 295 | 272 | 184 | 125 | 210 | 408 | 292 | 463 | 1811 | 1229 | 704 | 209 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:13PM 2.82 | 9:39AM 2.83 | 10:02PM 2.60 | 10:34AM 2.45 | 11:07PM 2.36 | 11:59AM 2.14 | 12:53AM 2.22 | 2:05PM 2.05 | 2:46AM 2.33 | 3:34PM 2.19 | 3:57AM 2.57 | 4:27PM 2.39 | 4:44AM 2.80 | 5:06PM 2.56 | 5:21AM 2.98 | 5:38PM 2.71 | 5:52AM 3.11 | 6:07PM 2.81 | 6:21AM 3.18 | 6:34PM 2.88 | 6:48AM 3.19 | 7:01PM 2.91 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 0.19 | 3:20AM 0.27 | 3:50PM 0.50 | 4:15AM 0.59 | 4:45PM 0.82 | 5:31AM 0.90 | 6:08PM 1.07 | 7:26AM 1.04 | 8:02PM 1.10 | 9:14AM 0.92 | 9:27PM 0.91 | 10:17AM 0.70 | 10:20PM 0.67 | 10:59AM 0.49 | 10:59PM 0.44 | 11:33AM 0.32 | 11:32PM 0.26 | 12:02PM 0.20 | 12:03AM 0.14 | 12:30PM 0.12 | 12:32AM 0.08 | 12:57PM 0.11 | 1:00AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW 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 E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Five Finger Strand Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Five Finger Strand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Five Finger Strand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Five Finger Strand 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 (Five Finger Strand) 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 Five Finger Strand 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.
Five Finger Strand is 5 km (3 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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