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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glencolumbkille this week:
The surf forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glencolumbkille in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 12PM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 2nd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glencolumbkille over the next 12 days.
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 334 | 232 | 325 | 431 | 217 | 194 | 125 | 351 | 153 | 318 | 214 | 108 | 628 | 456 | 227 | 120 | 153 | 99 | 79 | 41 | 39 | 46 | 66 | 238 | 153 | 206 | 1891 | 933 | 455 | 781 | 299 | 431 | 599 | 581 | 1046 | 1001 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:05PM 3.00 | 8:17AM 2.88 | 8:38PM 2.84 | 8:53AM 2.67 | 9:21PM 2.66 | 9:43AM 2.45 | 10:25PM 2.48 | 11:02AM 2.26 | 12:00AM 2.43 | 12:53PM 2.23 | 1:37AM 2.60 | 2:23PM 2.42 | 2:46AM 2.93 | 3:24PM 2.71 | 3:39AM 3.30 | 4:13PM 3.00 | 4:26AM 3.61 | 4:57PM 3.26 | 5:09AM 3.83 | 5:38PM 3.46 | 5:51AM 3.91 | 6:17PM 3.56 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:49PM 0.45 | 2:05AM 0.59 | 2:19PM 0.62 | 2:40AM 0.79 | 2:56PM 0.82 | 3:26AM 1.00 | 3:47PM 1.02 | 4:38AM 1.19 | 5:09PM 1.18 | 6:34AM 1.19 | 7:00PM 1.14 | 8:12AM 0.93 | 8:22PM 0.90 | 9:14AM 0.55 | 9:19PM 0.58 | 10:02AM 0.17 | 10:06PM 0.28 | 10:45AM -0.13 | 10:50PM 0.02 | 11:25AM -0.31 | 11:32PM -0.15 | 12:04PM -0.35 | 12:14AM -0.20 | |||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 8 | 8 | 1 | - | 9 | 5 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C (?) | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -5 | -3 | -1 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -6 | -3 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning). |
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Information about the Glencolumbkille Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Glencolumbkille provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Glencolumbkille can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glencolumbkille 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 (Glencolumbkille) 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 Glencolumbkille 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.
Glencolumbkille is 20 km (12 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.