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Five Finger Strand surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 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 Saturday (Dec 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Five Finger Strand in the next 12 days are 9.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Finger Strand over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 10748 | 31224 | 39443 | 39052 | 34076 | 13585 | 4332 | 2499 | 1437 | 1633 | 10928 | 8487 | 6899 | 6156 | 3406 | 4705 | 3665 | 2379 | 2243 | 2535 | 2254 | 2996 | 2682 | 2173 | 2494 | 2532 | 1773 | 4737 | 9740 | 4494 | 1320 | 1357 | 1259 | 488 | 308 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:09AM 2.62 | 10:29PM 2.12 | 11:01AM 2.45 | 11:28PM 2.01 | 12:00PM 2.32 | 12:38AM 1.98 | 1:06PM 2.24 | 1:51AM 2.04 | 2:12PM 2.24 | 2:53AM 2.16 | 3:09PM 2.30 | 3:44AM 2.32 | 3:58PM 2.40 | 4:26AM 2.49 | 4:41PM 2.51 | 5:05AM 2.65 | 5:20PM 2.62 | 5:43AM 2.80 | 5:58PM 2.71 | 6:20AM 2.92 | 6:35PM 2.76 | 6:57AM 3.01 | 7:12PM 2.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:33PM 0.81 | 4:28AM 0.80 | 5:29PM 0.92 | 5:26AM 0.95 | 6:31PM 0.98 | 6:35AM 1.04 | 7:35PM 0.98 | 7:47AM 1.05 | 8:33PM 0.93 | 8:52AM 0.99 | 9:23PM 0.84 | 9:46AM 0.88 | 10:07PM 0.74 | 10:31AM 0.75 | 10:47PM 0.62 | 11:12AM 0.62 | 11:25PM 0.49 | 11:50AM 0.50 | 12:01AM 0.38 | 12:28PM 0.40 | 12:37AM 0.29 | 1:07PM 0.34 | 1:14AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 4:02 | - | - | 4:04 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:06 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 6 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -5 | -7 | -9 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -2 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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