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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 (May 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossnowlagh in the next 12 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 7th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 7th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 7th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 31 | 49 | 182 | 176 | 140 | 98 | 103 | 100 | 66 | 34 | 19 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 148 | 396 | 413 | 350 | 127 | 199 | 163 | 152 | 455 | 363 | 370 | 237 | 170 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:04AM 3.51 | 4:46PM 3.19 | 4:54AM 3.71 | 5:31PM 3.45 | 5:41AM 3.82 | 6:13PM 3.64 | 6:27AM 3.81 | 6:53PM 3.73 | 7:11AM 3.69 | 7:34PM 3.73 | 7:55AM 3.47 | 8:16PM 3.64 | 8:40AM 3.20 | 8:59PM 3.47 | 9:26AM 2.90 | 9:46PM 3.25 | 10:17AM 2.61 | 10:41PM 3.03 | 11:17AM 2.38 | 11:44PM 2.86 | 12:30PM 2.25 | 12:56AM 2.77 | 1:50PM 2.26 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:31AM 0.17 | 10:38PM 0.46 | 11:14AM -0.04 | 11:25PM 0.22 | 11:55AM -0.14 | 12:10AM 0.07 | 12:34PM -0.12 | 12:54AM 0.01 | 1:13PM -0.01 | 1:38AM 0.06 | 1:51PM 0.18 | 2:23AM 0.23 | 2:30PM 0.42 | 3:09AM 0.47 | 3:11PM 0.67 | 4:01AM 0.74 | 3:57PM 0.92 | 5:03AM 0.99 | 4:53PM 1.14 | 6:23AM 1.14 | 6:07PM 1.29 | 7:48AM 1.14 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:34 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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