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Fanad Head Reef surf Forecast / Donegal / Ireland
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fanad Head Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fanad Head Reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanad Head Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 173 | 106 | 107 | 81 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 41 | 115 | 78 | 62 | 50 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 228 | 291 | 254 | 973 | 1495 | 806 | 286 | 151 | 91 | 45 | 44 | 38 | 117 | 169 | 1363 | 2093 | 1980 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12AM 2.90 | 5:33PM 2.70 | 5:43AM 3.04 | 6:02PM 2.87 | 6:12AM 3.16 | 6:30PM 3.02 | 6:41AM 3.22 | 6:58PM 3.12 | 7:10AM 3.24 | 7:27PM 3.17 | 7:39AM 3.19 | 7:56PM 3.17 | 8:10AM 3.10 | 8:27PM 3.10 | 8:42AM 2.97 | 9:01PM 2.99 | 9:17AM 2.80 | 9:40PM 2.84 | 10:00AM 2.60 | 10:30PM 2.67 | 10:58AM 2.40 | 11:40PM 2.55 | 12:22PM 2.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:52PM 0.78 | 11:25AM 0.59 | 11:26PM 0.59 | 11:53AM 0.43 | 11:57PM 0.44 | 12:21PM 0.31 | 12:27AM 0.34 | 12:48PM 0.24 | 12:57AM 0.28 | 1:15PM 0.23 | 1:28AM 0.29 | 1:43PM 0.28 | 1:59AM 0.35 | 2:12PM 0.37 | 2:31AM 0.46 | 2:44PM 0.49 | 3:07AM 0.61 | 3:20PM 0.64 | 3:49AM 0.78 | 4:05PM 0.81 | 4:45AM 0.95 | 5:04PM 0.97 | 6:04AM 1.05 | 6:26PM 1.05 | ||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Fanad Head Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fanad Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fanad Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fanad Head Reef 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 (Fanad Head Reef) 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 Fanad Head Reef 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.
Fanad Head Reef is 22 km (14 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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