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Rossnowlagh surfForecast / Donegal / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 23 Dec 2024 IST
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 (Dec 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossnowlagh in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 24th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 1107 | 1419 | 5505 | 3987 | 3622 | 2961 | 1308 | 3381 | 3257 | 2386 | 1800 | 1750 | 3016 | 2620 | 1997 | 1444 | 889 | 583 | 867 | 3139 | 2021 | 723 | 200 | 382 | 2920 | 394 | 563 | 120 | 208 | 196 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 70 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:15AM 2.37 | 12:26PM 2.71 | 1:21AM 2.43 | 1:29PM 2.65 | 2:20AM 2.56 | 2:28PM 2.67 | 3:11AM 2.73 | 3:21PM 2.75 | 3:56AM 2.91 | 4:08PM 2.86 | 4:37AM 3.08 | 4:50PM 2.97 | 5:16AM 3.25 | 5:30PM 3.06 | 5:54AM 3.41 | 6:09PM 3.12 | 6:32AM 3.54 | 6:48PM 3.13 | 7:11AM 3.63 | 7:29PM 3.10 | 7:51AM 3.66 | 8:12PM 3.03 | 8:33AM 3.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:01AM 1.29 | 7:06PM 1.07 | 7:17AM 1.30 | 8:02PM 1.01 | 8:23AM 1.21 | 8:51PM 0.92 | 9:17AM 1.06 | 9:35PM 0.80 | 10:02AM 0.89 | 10:15PM 0.67 | 10:43AM 0.73 | 10:53PM 0.54 | 11:22AM 0.59 | 11:30PM 0.42 | 12:01PM 0.47 | 12:06AM 0.33 | 12:40PM 0.39 | 12:42AM 0.29 | 1:21PM 0.35 | 1:20AM 0.30 | 2:03PM 0.35 | 2:00AM 0.37 | 2:48PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:10 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:21 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 18 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -6 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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