Lisfannon Surf Report
County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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Lisfannon — surf & tide guide
Lisfannon is a beach in Donegal, Ireland. It works best on a WNW–N swell with ESE–SSE winds blowing offshore. The beach faces NNW. Ideal size is 0.5–2.0 m at 7–13 s.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best swell
- WNW–N · 0.5–2.0m
- Best wind
- ESE–SSE offshore
- Best tide
- Most tides
- Best period
- 7–13s
- Skill level
- Beginner+
- Best season
- Sep–Apr
- Parking
- Limited
respect local access.
Lisfannon has semidiurnal (two highs a day) tides with an approximate large range of 4.2 m. Works most tides. More Donegal spots →
About Lisfannon
Lisfannon is a sheltered beach on the Inishowen peninsula near Buncrana, tucked into the inner reaches of Lough Swilly. It rarely sees the bigger Atlantic swells but works on the right N–NW direction.
Works on NW to N swells with SE offshore winds. Mid tide is best. Beginner-friendly when it works.
Hazards & Notes
- Often flat · check before driving down
- Watch the rocks at the lough end
- Currents in Lough Swilly
- Cold water year-round
14-Day Forecast
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