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Glencolumbkille surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencolumbkille this week:
The surf forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glencolumbkille in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 18th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 363 | 348 | 454 | 206 | 127 | 72 | 75 | 336 | 400 | 307 | 118 | 64 | 80 | 44 | 41 | 107 | 855 | 600 | 4166 | 3583 | 6307 | 2677 | 2790 | 1941 | 792 | 573 | 479 | 1759 | 5234 | 7622 | 9464 | 10564 | 5515 | 1756 | 1043 | 1150 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:51AM 3.25 | 5:13PM 2.91 | 5:25AM 3.40 | 5:44PM 3.04 | 5:56AM 3.48 | 6:13PM 3.12 | 6:25AM 3.49 | 6:41PM 3.17 | 6:53AM 3.43 | 7:09PM 3.16 | 7:21AM 3.31 | 7:36PM 3.11 | 7:49AM 3.13 | 8:04PM 3.00 | 8:18AM 2.92 | 8:34PM 2.85 | 8:48AM 2.69 | 9:09PM 2.65 | 9:24AM 2.45 | 9:56PM 2.45 | 10:18AM 2.23 | 11:14PM 2.29 | 11:57AM 2.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:30PM 0.56 | 11:07AM 0.37 | 11:04PM 0.38 | 11:37AM 0.23 | 11:36PM 0.24 | 12:05PM 0.14 | 12:06AM 0.17 | 12:32PM 0.12 | 12:35AM 0.16 | 12:59PM 0.16 | 1:05AM 0.22 | 1:25PM 0.27 | 1:35AM 0.35 | 1:52PM 0.43 | 2:05AM 0.54 | 2:19PM 0.63 | 2:36AM 0.77 | 2:49PM 0.84 | 3:13AM 1.01 | 3:27PM 1.05 | 4:02AM 1.25 | 4:25PM 1.25 | 5:37AM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -3 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -4 | -1 | -2 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Glencolumbkille Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Glencolumbkille provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glencolumbkille can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glencolumbkille 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 (Glencolumbkille) 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 Glencolumbkille 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.
Glencolumbkille is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Donegal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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