Rossnowlagh surf forecast
Rossnowlagh · Donegal · Ireland
A 3 km sandy beach deep in Donegal Bay, about 10 km north of Bundoran, with gentle rolling peaks that suit learners and longboards. Because it sits far into the bay it is smaller and softer than the breaks around Bundoran and can still be surfable when they are too big. Mid tide and up is best; it tends to close out at low tide and in winter storms.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces W
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- W, WSW, WNW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, ENE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- All year, best autumn
- Typical size
- 0.6-2 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- Rip current at the south end by the cliff; Weever fish in the shallows
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Bundoran.
Nearby spots
- Tullan Strand, Bundoran
- Bundoran Main Beach, Bundoran
- The Peak, Bundoran
- Pampa, Bundoran
- Black Spot, Bundoran
- Tramore (Dunfanaghy), Dunfanaghy
Questions
Is Rossnowlagh good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rip current at the south end by the cliff; weever fish in the shallows. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Rossnowlagh?
W, WSW, WNW swell, E, ESE, ENE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 0.6-2 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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