Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Donegal, Ireland)

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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf Guide

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) in Donegal is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. Best around high tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working.

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach	2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	49°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Tramore (Dunfanaghy):

The best conditions reported for surf at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Tramore (Dunfanaghy) (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Tramore (Dunfanaghy) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 34% of the time in April while 55% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

34%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

55%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

11%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Location Map

Interactive Tramore (Dunfanaghy) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Tramore (Dunfanaghy) is Londonderry Eglinton Airport (LDY) in North Ireland, 57 km (35 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Tramore (Dunfanaghy) is St Angelo (Enniskillen) Airport (ENK) in England, 90 km (56 miles) away.

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Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 5 April 2025, 14:35 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 05			Sun
ft, °F	4PM	7PM	10PM	1AM
Wave (ft)	NW	NW	WNW	WNW
Period (s)	18	16	16	15
Wind (mph)
Wind State	off	off	off	off

Tides at Tramore (Dunfanaghy)

Current tide and informaton

For Falcarragh Beach, 5 miles from Tramore (Dunfanaghy).

Next High Water: 01:24am | 8ft

Next Low Water: 06:36pm | 4ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
high tide
low tide

Tramore (Dunfanaghy) Sea Temperature

The water temperature (9.6 °C) at Tramore (Dunfanaghy) is very cold. Despite the sun, surfers will need plenty of neoprene. Wear a quality winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. A windchill factor of (8.0 °C).

Today, many surfers would wear a winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.