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Dunree Bay Surf Report

County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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Dunree Bay — surf & tide guide

Dunree Bay is a beach in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a NNW–NE swell with SSE–SSW winds blowing offshore. The beach faces N. Ideal size is 0.6–2.0 m at 7–13 s.

Break type
beach
Faces
N (10°)
Best swell
NNW–NE · 0.6–2.0 m · 7–13 s
Best wind
SSE–SSW (offshore)
Best tide
best around mid tide
Tidal range
large (~4.1 m)
Coordinates
55.1950, -7.5340
Region
Donegal, Ireland

Dunree Bay has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.1 m. Works most tides. More Donegal spots →

About Dunree Bay

Dunree Bay is a small, sheltered north-east-facing bay on the Inishowen peninsula, beneath Dunree Head and its fort. Sheltered enough that it works on a different wind window than the open west coast.

Catches N to NE swells with S offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Small swell window but useful on the right day.

Type
beach break
Best swell
340–40°, 0.6–2.0m
Best wind
150–210° (offshore)
Best tide
Works most tides.
Best period
7–13s
Skill level
Beginner-friendly
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access

Hazards & Notes

  • Narrow swell window · often flat
  • Rocks at the bay headlands
  • Remote · self-sufficient surfing
  • Cold water year-round

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