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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 break
Best swell
NNW–NE · 0.5–2.0m
Best wind
SE–SSW offshore
Best tide
Most tides
Best period
7–13s
Skill level
Beginner+
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Limited

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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.

Hazards & Notes

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

14-Day Forecast

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