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Carrickfinn

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces NW

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45
Fresh · overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s
Waves
2.4 m
11 s period from WNW · model cell 5.6 km out
Sea
15.2°
Grand. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 257 km away.
Tide
2.0 m
Rising. High at 22:35.
Wind
29 km/h
Fresh breeze, W, onshore, gusts 44
Daylight
07:37
Sunrise. Sunset 19:08. Air 13°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
19:00
Fresh 45/100
overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, onshore wind · 2.4 m · 29 km/h
▼ 03:35 ▲ 10:00 ▼ 16:10 ▲ 22:35
Sat, 3 Oct
12:00
Grand 86/100
overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 2.0 m · 14 km/h
▼ 04:25 ▲ 11:05 ▼ 17:40 ▲ 23:50
Sun, 4 Oct
13:00
Grand 80/100
overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 2.3 m · 29 km/h
▼ 05:40 ▲ 12:40 ▼ 19:25
Mon, 5 Oct
13:00
Decent 78/100
overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind · 2.4 m · 31 km/h
▲ 01:35 ▼ 07:30 ▲ 14:10 ▼ 21:05
Tue, 6 Oct
16:00
Grand 85/100
overhead 1.8 m, period 10 s, light onshore · 1.8 m · 13 km/h
▲ 03:05 ▼ 09:00 ▲ 15:30 ▼ 22:05
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Decent 72/100
overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, onshore wind · 1.9 m · 27 km/h
▲ 04:05 ▼ 09:55 ▲ 16:25 ▼ 22:50
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 8 km/h
▲ 04:55 ▼ 10:50 ▲ 17:10 ▼ 23:25

Week at a glance

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Fri 19:0045 · Freshoverhead 2.4 m · period 11 s
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 17:00 · 56 FreshFri 18:00 · 67 DecentFri 19:00 · 45 FreshFri 20:00 · 65 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 51 Fresh · nightFri 22:00 · 54 Fresh · nightFri 23:00 · 72 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 68 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 65 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 69 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 66 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 63 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 66 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 69 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 80 GrandSat 09:00 · 75 DecentSat 10:00 · 70 DecentSat 11:00 · 73 DecentSat 12:00 · 86 GrandSat 13:00 · 83 GrandSat 14:00 · 80 GrandSat 15:00 · 69 DecentSat 16:00 · 74 DecentSat 17:00 · 63 DecentSat 18:00 · 70 DecentSat 19:00 · 73 DecentSat 20:00 · 77 Decent · nightSat 21:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 75 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 00:00 · 80 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 70 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 67 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 63 Decent · nightSun 06:00 · 62 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 65 Decent · nightSun 08:00 · 68 DecentSun 09:00 · 71 DecentSun 10:00 · 73 DecentSun 11:00 · 76 DecentSun 12:00 · 79 DecentSun 13:00 · 80 GrandSun 14:00 · 65 DecentSun 15:00 · 74 DecentSun 16:00 · 71 DecentSun 17:00 · 68 DecentSun 18:00 · 65 DecentSun 19:00 · 62 DecentSun 20:00 · 63 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 54 Fresh · nightSun 22:00 · 57 Fresh · nightSun 23:00 · 61 Fresh · nightMon 00:00 · 34 Blowy · nightMon 01:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 02:00 · 50 Fresh · nightMon 03:00 · 34 Blowy · nightMon 04:00 · 31 Blowy · nightMon 05:00 · 27 Grim · nightMon 06:00 · 24 Grim · nightMon 07:00 · 16 Grim · nightMon 08:00 · 33 BlowyMon 09:00 · 66 DecentMon 10:00 · 69 DecentMon 11:00 · 72 DecentMon 12:00 · 75 DecentMon 13:00 · 78 DecentMon 14:00 · 69 DecentMon 15:00 · 67 DecentMon 16:00 · 76 DecentMon 17:00 · 73 DecentMon 18:00 · 40 BlowyMon 19:00 · 37 BlowyMon 22:00 · 34 Blowy · nightTue 01:00 · 52 Fresh · nightTue 04:00 · 51 Fresh · nightTue 07:00 · 74 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 56 FreshTue 13:00 · 65 DecentTue 16:00 · 85 GrandTue 19:00 · 76 DecentTue 22:00 · 67 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 77 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 63 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 53 FreshWed 13:00 · 62 DecentWed 16:00 · 72 DecentWed 19:00 · 65 DecentWed 22:00 · 56 Fresh · nightThu 01:00 · 60 Fresh · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 19:00

45 Fresh
  • overhead 2.4 m
  • period 11 s
  • onshore wind
  • low-ish tide
  • onshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset2.4 m29 km/h
faces 307° NW · wind onshore
Waves
2.4 m @ 11 s from WNW
Wind
29 km/h W · gusts 44
Tide
1.9 m · lower half
Air
13°C · dry

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
19:0045 Fresh2.4 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW29 km/h W441.9 m dry13°overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
20:0065 Decent2.4 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W412.5 m dry13°overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
21:0051 Fresh2.3 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW30 km/h WNW412.9 m dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
22:0054 Fresh2.3 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW30 km/h W403.1 m ▲dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
23:0072 Decent2.3 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W393.2 m ▲dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
Saturday, 3 October
00:0068 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW24 km/h W373.0 m dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
01:0065 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW21 km/h WSW352.6 m dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
02:0069 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW19 km/h WSW322.1 m dry12°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
03:0066 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h WSW311.6 m dry11°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0070 Decent2.2 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h WSW321.3 m ▼dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0063 Decent2.2 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h WSW341.3 m ▼dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0066 Decent2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h WSW361.5 m dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0069 Decent2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h WSW361.9 m dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0080 Grand2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h SW342.4 m dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0075 Decent2.1 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h WSW312.8 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0070 Decent2.1 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h W313.1 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, onshore wind
11:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h W333.3 m ▲dry14°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, onshore wind
12:0086 Grand2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h WSW333.2 m ▲dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0083 Grand2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SW353.0 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0080 Grand2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h SW372.5 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0069 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SW372.1 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0074 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SSW371.7 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0063 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S361.5 m ▼dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0070 Decent2.0 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h S361.4 m ▼dry14°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0073 Decent2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S371.6 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
20:0077 Decent2.1 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SSW391.9 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
21:0080 Grand2.2 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SSW412.2 m dry13°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
22:0075 Decent2.2 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h S442.6 m dry13°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
23:0078 Decent2.2 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h S462.8 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
Sunday, 4 October
00:0080 Grand2.2 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h S492.9 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
01:0077 Decent2.2 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h S502.9 m 0.1 mm13°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
02:0074 Decent2.2 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h S512.6 m 0.1 mm12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0070 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h S522.2 m 0.1 mm13°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0067 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW27 km/h S531.8 m 0.2 mm13°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0063 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h S531.6 m ▼0.2 mm13°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0062 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h S521.5 m ▼0.2 mm14°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0065 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW29 km/h SSW511.6 m ▼0.2 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0068 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h SSW511.9 m 0.2 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0071 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SSW512.2 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0073 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SSW512.6 m 0.1 mm16°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0076 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h SSW522.9 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0079 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW27 km/h SSW523.1 m ▲0.1 mm16°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0080 Grand2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW29 km/h SSW533.2 m ▲0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0065 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SW493.0 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0074 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW28 km/h SW492.8 m 0.1 mm16°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0071 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW28 km/h SW462.4 m dry16°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0068 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW28 km/h SW482.0 m dry15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0065 Decent2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sWNW29 km/h SW481.7 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between WSW and NNE reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Aranmore, 11 km away · metres above chart datum
03:3510:0016:1022:35
Low 03:35 · 1.0 mHigh 10:00 · 3.5 mLow 16:10 · 1.2 mHigh 22:35 · 3.2 m

The spot

Faces
307° NW
Swell window
WSW 250° → NNE 20°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 5.6 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingDogs on lead (Dogs are not permitted in the Blue Flag Area of the beach from 12 pm to 7 pm (1st June to 15th September annually).Dogs are permitted on leads outside the Blue Flag Area at all times.)

As listed by Donegal County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Wild Atlantic Sea Sauna Dooey Beach · Dooey Beach, Lettermacaward · 19 km · fixed

Inishkeel Sauna · Narin Strand, Portnoo · 23 km · fixed

Carrickfinn is an extensive sandy beach with a good dune system. The beach is situated in Gweedore Bay which is a Natural Heritage Area that supports many varied coastal habitats and a wide variety of plant species and wildlife. The beach is exposed at times during the tidal phase during the day.

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🏄 Carrickfinn surf · Fresh · sea 15° · 2.4 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
🏄 Carrickfinn surf · Grand · sea 15° · 2.0 mSat, 3 Oct 11:30–12:30 · overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Carrickfinn surf · Grand · sea 15° · 2.3 mSun, 4 Oct 12:30–13:30 · overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

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Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.