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Killahoey Surf Report

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

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

Break type
beach
Faces
WNW (300°)
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
55.0760, -8.1360
Region
Donegal, Ireland

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

About Killahoey

Killahoey is a sandy west-facing strand near Dunfanaghy in north Donegal. It catches plenty of Atlantic swell and is one of several quiet beaches in the Sheephaven / Horn Head area.

Works on W to NW swells with E offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Quiet, scenic, exposed.

Type
beach break
Best swell
270–335°, 0.8–3.0m
Best wind
85–150° (offshore)
Best tide
Mid tide works best.
Best period
9–15s
Skill level
Beginner to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access

Hazards & Notes

  • Rips between sand bars on bigger swells
  • Exposed beach · wind builds quickly
  • No lifeguards · self-sufficient
  • Cold North Atlantic water

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