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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 Saturday (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rossnowlagh in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rossnowlagh over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 202 | 72 | 75 | 47 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 41 | 394 | 260 | 153 | 274 | 200 | 334 | 414 | 716 | 320 | 129 | 120 | 55 | 45 | 61 | 536 | 528 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:43AM 3.11 | 5:13PM 2.86 | 5:17AM 3.26 | 5:43PM 3.05 | 5:48AM 3.37 | 6:12PM 3.21 | 6:18AM 3.43 | 6:40PM 3.33 | 6:48AM 3.43 | 7:09PM 3.40 | 7:19AM 3.37 | 7:39PM 3.40 | 7:50AM 3.27 | 8:10PM 3.34 | 8:23AM 3.12 | 8:45PM 3.23 | 9:00AM 2.94 | 9:25PM 3.09 | 9:44AM 2.74 | 10:16PM 2.95 | 10:43AM 2.53 | 11:22PM 2.84 | 12:05PM 2.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 0.95 | 11:03AM 0.62 | 11:03PM 0.76 | 11:32AM 0.45 | 11:35PM 0.59 | 11:59AM 0.32 | 12:06AM 0.46 | 12:26PM 0.24 | 12:37AM 0.38 | 12:54PM 0.22 | 1:08AM 0.35 | 1:22PM 0.26 | 1:40AM 0.39 | 1:51PM 0.35 | 2:12AM 0.48 | 2:22PM 0.47 | 2:48AM 0.62 | 2:57PM 0.63 | 3:31AM 0.80 | 3:40PM 0.81 | 4:25AM 0.98 | 4:34PM 1.01 | 5:43AM 1.09 | 5:51PM 1.15 | ||||||||||||
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 | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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