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Dooey Beach Surf Report

County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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Dooey Beach — surf & tide guide

Dooey Beach is a beach in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a W–NNW swell with E–SSE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces NW. Ideal size is 0.8–3.0 m at 9–15 s.

Break type
beach
Faces
NW (305°)
Best swell
W–NNW · 0.8–3.0 m · 9–15 s
Best wind
E–SSE (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.1 m)
Coordinates
54.9800, -8.3770
Region
Donegal, Ireland

Dooey Beach has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.1 m. Mid tide works best. More Donegal spots →

About Dooey Beach

Dooey Beach is a long, sandy west-facing strand in south-west Donegal, near Lettermacaward. It catches plenty of Atlantic swell and is one of the quieter Donegal spots simply because of its location.

The beach works on W to NW swells with E offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Remote — bring everything you need.

Type
beach break
Best swell
275–340°, 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
90–155° (offshore)
Best tide
Mid tide works best.
Best period
9–15s
Skill level
Intermediate · confident beginners on smaller days
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access

Hazards & Notes

  • Remote · no lifeguards or services
  • Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
  • Exposed · wind builds quickly
  • Cold water year-round

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