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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drumnacraig Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drumnacraig Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drumnacraig Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 88 | 137 | 51 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 27 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | glass | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:34PM 3.36 | 8:58AM 3.05 | 9:17PM 3.18 | 9:43AM 2.77 | 10:05PM 2.96 | 10:32AM 2.49 | 11:01PM 2.74 | 11:33AM 2.26 | 12:09AM 2.56 | 12:51PM 2.13 | 1:29AM 2.49 | 2:15PM 2.13 | 2:41AM 2.52 | 3:21PM 2.25 | 3:37AM 2.62 | 4:10PM 2.41 | 4:21AM 2.73 | 4:49PM 2.59 | 4:59AM 2.85 | 5:23PM 2.76 | 5:34AM 2.95 | 5:56PM 2.92 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15PM 0.19 | 2:43AM 0.23 | 2:56PM 0.41 | 3:30AM 0.48 | 3:39PM 0.65 | 4:22AM 0.75 | 4:28PM 0.87 | 5:25AM 0.98 | 5:28PM 1.06 | 6:43AM 1.12 | 6:45PM 1.16 | 8:05AM 1.12 | 8:06PM 1.14 | 9:11AM 1.01 | 9:11PM 1.04 | 9:59AM 0.86 | 10:01PM 0.90 | 10:37AM 0.71 | 10:43PM 0.76 | 11:10AM 0.58 | 11:20PM 0.63 | 11:42AM 0.47 | 11:56PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 17 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Drumnacraig Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drumnacraig Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Drumnacraig Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drumnacraig Beach 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 (Drumnacraig Beach) 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 Drumnacraig Beach 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.
Drumnacraig Beach is 23 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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