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. Offshore winds are from the south southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Easily blown out by an onshore breeze Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. There is no beach break and there is a left hand reef break as well. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Watch out for rocks.
Fanad Head Reef Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 14.3°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:
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:38 Local time| Domingo 11 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | cross- on |
cross- off |
off | off |

















