Irish Weekend Surf Forecast

Forecast for Friday 17th January through to Monday 20th January

This last week has seen Donegal bay receive the best run of surfable swell all season. This looks set to continue into the weekend. Get on it if you can. The North West will aslo receive plenty of wind from Friday through Sunday. Monday the wind drops off. Dublin Bay by contrast will see quite settled weather with little in the way of wind or waves.

East Coast – Dublin Area

Surf Forecast

• Friday: Not much in the way of waves today. Maybe something if you head down to Wicklow. 1.2 metres a 5 seconds from the south. With light south east winds.

• Saturday: Very similar forecast to Friday. Wicklow would be your best bet for some beginner friendly waves.

• Sunday: No waves today.

• Monday: No waves today.

Wind Forecast

• Friday: No wind today.

• Saturday: Slightly windier today but still not really enough to get out.

• Sunday: Between 11 and 3 there should be a bit of a breeze. 12-18 knots from the SSE. Wing weather or big sails/kites.

• Monday: No wind today.

West Coast – Donegal Bay

Surf Forecast

• Friday: 2.2 metre west swell at 13 seconds dropping slightly through the day. Winds from the south with a touch of east. Great surf to be had today in the North West.

• Saturday: Swell goes into the south west which means a good part of Donegal bay won’t pick up waves but around Bundoran should be firing. Winds strong from the south with a touch of east.

• Sunday: Pretty epic forecast. 2 metre west swell at 15 seconds. Winds from the SSE. Get on it if you can.

• Sunday: Should still be waves on all the reefs in the morning anyway. 1.6 metre west swell at 13 seconds will for sure get into Bundoran. West facing beaches should all have fun waves too. Winds from the south again with touch of east.

Wind Forecast

• Friday: Winds reaching 20-29 knots from the SSE at mid day will drop slightly through the day but should still be plenty for all wind sports. Great day to get out.

• Saturday: 20-30 knots from the SSE all day long. Another great forecast.

• Sunday: 18-27 knots from the SSE in the morning but dropping off as the day goes on. Best to get on it early.

• Monday: Light winds today.

NB: This is all subject to change at short notice. This being Ireland weather systems are volatile and a forecast made even the night before can change over night. Hopefully this forecast blog can give a good prediction of what will happen in the days ahead so you can plan the days you look to go on the water but it is always a good idea to check more location specific forecasting models before you go both to know what equipment to bring and for safety.

Abbreviations:

SSE – South South East
SSW – South South West
NNE – North North East
NNW – North North West
ESE – East South East
ENE – East North East
WSW – West South West
WNW – West North West