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Rossnowlagh surf break

Rossnowlagh surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 IST
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Rossnowlagh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rossnowlagh sea temperature is
10.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rossnowlagh this week:

The surf forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rossnowlagh in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 22nd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.3
W
1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.7
WNW
Period(s) (?)121110910121111161414141313121211111099911101916161412111099111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)81439620617313116611885125691617768488643342517573485200106103831812844636304501720669564832048581155151610
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
0
NW
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
25
S
35
WSW
35
SW
30
WNW
30
WNW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
2.66
2:10PM
2.34
2:34AM
2.87
3:22PM
2.59
3:32AM
3.18
4:15PM
2.90
4:22AM
3.49
5:01PM
3.22
5:08AM
3.75
5:43PM
3.49
5:53AM
3.92
6:25PM
3.70
6:39AM
3.95
7:06PM
3.81
7:24AM
3.85
7:49PM
3.81
8:11AM
3.62
8:33PM
3.71
9:00AM
3.31
9:22PM
3.53
9:54AM
2.95
10:17PM
3.29
10:56AM
2.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:03AM
1.19
8:04PM
1.22
9:14AM
0.88
9:13PM
1.00
10:04AM
0.51
10:06PM
0.71
10:47AM
0.17
10:53PM
0.42
11:28AM
-0.10
11:38PM
0.16
12:08PM
-0.24
12:22AM
-0.03
12:48PM
-0.25
1:07AM
-0.11
1:28PM
-0.14
1:53AM
-0.06
2:10PM
0.08
2:41AM
0.12
2:53PM
0.36
3:34AM
0.39
3:40PM
0.66
4:36AM
0.70
4:36PM
0.95
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
Sunrise-6:15--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50-
Sunset--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:58--9:00--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:08
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Rain (mm)
-311-----42-27619871----1-821122-----6
Temp. °C99109141411141110131510111311121210111191111991110111191214131413
Feels °C (?)74461112987711139591010968776554333461012111011

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

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Information about the Rossnowlagh Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rossnowlagh provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rossnowlagh can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rossnowlagh 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 (Rossnowlagh) 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 Rossnowlagh 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.

Rossnowlagh is 17 km (11 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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