Leenan Beach Surf Report
County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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Leenan Beach — surf & tide guide
Leenan Beach is a beach in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a NNW–NE swell with SE–SSW winds blowing offshore. The beach faces N. Ideal size is 0.5–2.0 m at 7–13 s.
- Break type
- beach
- Faces
- N (5°)
- Best swell
- NNW–NE · 0.5–2.0 m · 7–13 s
- Best wind
- SE–SSW (offshore)
- Best tide
- best around mid tide
- Tidal range
- large (~4.2 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.1200, -7.5700
- Region
- Donegal, Ireland
Leenan Beach has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.2 m. Works most tides. More Donegal spots →
About Leenan Beach
Leenan Beach is a sheltered north-facing beach on the Inishowen peninsula, north Donegal. Catches the N–NE swell window that opens up when the prevailing W swell isn't running.
Works on N to NE swells with S offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Remote, quiet.
Type
beach break
Best swell
335–35°, 0.5–2.0m
Best wind
145–205° (offshore)
Best tide
Works most tides.
Best period
7–13s
Skill level
Beginner to intermediate
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited · respect local access
Hazards & Notes
- Narrow swell window · often flat
- Remote · self-sufficient surfing
- Rocks at the bay ends
- Cold water year-round
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