Fanad Head Reef Surf Guide
Fanad Head Reef in Donegal is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the south southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Poor surf in light onshore winds Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the north northwest. No beach break here and there is a left hand reef break as well. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Fanad Head Reef Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 12.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Fanad Head Reef:
The best conditions reported for surf at Fanad Head Reef occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.
Fanad Head Reef Surf:
Monday, 2 November 2026, 05:53 Local time| Lundi 02 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross- off |
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