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Naran

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces NW

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Dip score now
56
Fresh · gentle breeze, dry
Waves
1.7 m
10 s period from WNW · model cell 2.6 km out
Sea
15.2°
Grand. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 248 km away.
Tide
1.5 m
Rising. High at 11:05.
Wind
18 km/h
Gentle breeze, WSW, cross, gusts 29
Daylight
07:39
Sunrise. Sunset 19:06. Air 13°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours
Today
12:00
Decent 65/100
light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m · 1.6 m · 12 km/h
▼ 04:25 ▲ 11:05 ▼ 17:40 ▲ 23:50
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Fresh 59/100
gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m · 1.7 m · 17 km/h
▼ 05:40 ▲ 12:40 ▼ 19:25
Mon, 5 Oct
19:00
Fresh 53/100
light winds, rain, big sea 1.9 m · 1.9 m · 12 km/h
▲ 01:35 ▼ 07:30 ▲ 14:10 ▼ 21:05
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Decent 65/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, waves 1.5 m · 1.5 m · 17 km/h
▲ 03:05 ▼ 09:00 ▲ 15:30 ▼ 22:05
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Fresh 45/100
moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, rain · 1.5 m · 28 km/h
▲ 04:05 ▼ 09:55 ▲ 16:25 ▼ 22:50
Thu, 8 Oct
10:00
Grand 97/100
light winds, dry, low tide · 10 km/h
▲ 04:55 ▼ 10:50 ▲ 17:10 ▼ 23:25
Fri, 9 Oct
19:00
Blowy 36/100
fresh breeze, onshore, choppy, rain · 32 km/h
▲ 05:35 ▼ 11:20 ▲ 17:50

Week at a glance

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Sat 06:0056 · Freshgentle breeze · dry
Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 8Fri 90003060912151821Sat 00:00 · 40 Blowy · nightSat 01:00 · 40 Blowy · nightSat 02:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 03:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 04:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 05:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 06:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 07:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 08:00 · 62 DecentSat 09:00 · 56 FreshSat 10:00 · 56 FreshSat 11:00 · 59 FreshSat 12:00 · 65 DecentSat 13:00 · 59 FreshSat 14:00 · 59 FreshSat 15:00 · 59 FreshSat 16:00 · 59 FreshSat 17:00 · 59 FreshSat 18:00 · 59 FreshSat 19:00 · 62 DecentSat 20:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 21:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 23:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSun 00:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSun 01:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSun 02:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSun 03:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 04:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 05:00 · 55 Fresh · nightSun 06:00 · 55 Fresh · nightSun 07:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSun 08:00 · 59 FreshSun 09:00 · 49 FreshSun 10:00 · 49 FreshSun 11:00 · 49 FreshSun 12:00 · 49 FreshSun 13:00 · 49 FreshSun 14:00 · 49 FreshSun 15:00 · 49 FreshSun 16:00 · 49 FreshSun 17:00 · 49 FreshSun 18:00 · 49 FreshSun 19:00 · 49 FreshSun 20:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 21:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 22:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 23:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 00:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 01:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 02:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 03:00 · 33 Blowy · nightMon 04:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 05:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 06:00 · 33 Blowy · nightMon 07:00 · 33 Blowy · nightMon 08:00 · 49 FreshMon 09:00 · 49 FreshMon 10:00 · 41 BlowyMon 11:00 · 41 BlowyMon 12:00 · 41 BlowyMon 13:00 · 41 BlowyMon 14:00 · 41 BlowyMon 15:00 · 41 BlowyMon 16:00 · 41 BlowyMon 17:00 · 41 BlowyMon 18:00 · 51 FreshMon 19:00 · 53 FreshMon 20:00 · 53 Fresh · nightMon 21:00 · 53 Fresh · nightMon 22:00 · 47 Fresh · nightMon 23:00 · 47 Fresh · nightTue 00:00 · 47 Fresh · nightTue 01:00 · 50 Fresh · nightTue 02:00 · 54 Fresh · nightTue 03:00 · 54 Fresh · nightTue 04:00 · 54 Fresh · nightTue 05:00 · 54 Fresh · nightTue 06:00 · 54 Fresh · nightTue 07:00 · 48 Fresh · nightTue 10:00 · 48 FreshTue 13:00 · 65 DecentTue 16:00 · 49 FreshTue 19:00 · 65 DecentTue 22:00 · 49 Fresh · nightWed 01:00 · 45 Fresh · nightWed 04:00 · 44 Blowy · nightWed 07:00 · 44 Blowy · nightWed 10:00 · 43 BlowyWed 13:00 · 44 BlowyWed 16:00 · 45 FreshWed 19:00 · 28 BlowyWed 22:00 · 32 Blowy · nightThu 01:00 · 48 Fresh · nightThu 04:00 · 91 Grand · nightThu 07:00 · 97 Grand · nightThu 10:00 · 97 GrandThu 13:00 · 83 GrandThu 19:00 · 60 FreshFri 01:00 · 23 Grim · nightFri 07:00 · 14 Grim · nightFri 13:00 · 35 BlowyFri 19:00 · 36 Blowy

Sat, 3 Oct, 06:00

56 Fresh
  • gentle breeze
  • dry
  • big sea 1.7 m
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset1.7 m18 km/h
faces 312° NW · wind cross
Waves
1.7 m @ 10 s from WNW
Wind
18 km/h WSW · gusts 29
Tide
1.5 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
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
06:0056 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h WSW291.5 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
07:0056 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SW301.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
08:0062 Decent1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SSW292.4 m 0.1 mm11°light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
09:0056 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h SSW302.8 m dry11°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
10:0056 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h W313.1 m ▲dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
11:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h W313.3 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
12:0065 Decent1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h WSW293.2 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
13:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h WSW283.0 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
14:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h WSW282.5 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
15:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h WSW272.1 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
16:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW271.7 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
17:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SSW271.5 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
18:0059 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SSW251.4 m ▼dry14°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
19:0062 Decent1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SSW221.6 m dry13°light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
20:0062 Decent1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h SSW211.9 m dry12°light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
21:0062 Decent1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h S232.2 m dry11°light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
22:0056 Fresh1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h S262.6 m dry11°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
23:0056 Fresh1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h S302.8 m ▲dry11°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
Sunday, 4 October
00:0056 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h S332.9 m ▲dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
01:0056 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h S372.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
02:0056 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S402.6 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
03:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h S442.2 m dry13°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
04:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h S451.8 m dry13°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
05:0055 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h S451.6 m ▼dry13°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
06:0055 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h S451.5 m ▼dry13°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
07:0059 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h S441.6 m ▼dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
08:0059 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S421.9 m 0.1 mm14°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
09:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW422.2 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
10:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW422.6 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
11:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW432.9 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
12:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW443.1 m ▲0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
13:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW27 km/h SSW453.2 m ▲0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
14:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW463.0 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
15:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW462.8 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
16:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW462.4 m 0.1 mm16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
17:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW462.0 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
18:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW451.7 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
19:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW20 km/h SSW441.5 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
20:0049 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW441.5 m ▼dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
21:0049 Fresh1.8 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SW441.6 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.8 m
22:0049 Fresh1.8 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h SW451.9 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.8 m
23:0049 Fresh1.8 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h SW462.3 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.8 m
Monday, 5 October
00:0049 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW22 km/h SW482.6 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
01:0049 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW24 km/h SSW492.8 m ▲dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
02:0049 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW28 km/h SW482.8 m ▲0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
03:0033 Blowy1.9 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW30 km/h SW492.7 m 0.1 mm15°fresh breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
04:0049 Fresh1.9 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW27 km/h SW492.4 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
05:0049 Fresh1.9 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h SW492.1 m 0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m

Where the energy comes from

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

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

Tide today

Aranmore, 17 km away · metres above chart datum
04:2511:0517:4023:50
Low 04:25 · 1.3 mHigh 11:05 · 3.3 mLow 17:40 · 1.4 mHigh 23:50 · 2.9 m

The spot

Faces
312° NW
Swell window
SW 230° → NNE 20°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 2.6 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: YesToiletsParkingYesAccessible: YesDogs on lead (Dogs are not permitted in the Blue Flag Area of this beach from 12 pm to 7 pm (1st June - 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?

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Naran beach is a sheltered cove beach approximately 2km long on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Naran beach is an extensive sandy beach with a majestic sand dune system. It has a highly diverse range of both coastal and terrestrial habitats. Naran beach is a designated National Heritage Area and a Special Area of Conservation. The catchment area is an idyllic location for bird watching and ecological activities having a wide diversity of both plant and animal species. Activities at Naran Beach include walking, swimming, kayaking, boating, windsurfing and other land-based activities such as football, kite flying, etc. The bathing area is designated and is approx. 0.9685km2 and the extent along the water is approximately is 2120m. The depth of the water on the shoreline increases within 2 meters off the shore to a depth of 1 meter and gradually increases to greater than 2 meters with the slope of the shore.

Put Naran in your calendar

Dipper Plus drops the best dip hour here into your phone every day, with waves, sea temperature, tide and a 45-minute nudge. Up to three spots.

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🌊 Naran dip · Decent · sea 15° · 1.6 mSat, 3 Oct 11:30–12:30 · light winds, dry, big sea 1.6 m
🌊 Naran dip · Fresh · sea 15° · 1.7 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.7 m
🌊 Naran dip · Fresh · sea 15° · 1.9 mMon, 5 Oct 18:30–19:30 · light winds, rain, big sea 1.9 m

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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.