Bloody Foreland Surf Report
County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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About Bloody Foreland
Bloody Foreland takes its name from the deep red colour the headland turns at sunset - one of the most spectacular sunsets on the Irish coast. The headland is the north-west tip of Donegal, exposed to the full force of the Atlantic, with a sand-and-rock beach below.
It catches W to NW swells and works on E offshore winds. The geometry is steep into the beach and the wave can be heavy when bigger. Best on a clean swell with a long period. This is remote north-west Donegal - bring everything, and respect the wind, which here can shift fast.
Type
Beach + rock break · exposed headland
Best swell
W–NW (260–325°), 0.8–3.5m
Best wind
E (offshore), 75–140°
Best tide
Works most tides · mid is best
Best period
10–16s
Skill level
Intermediate to advanced
Best season
Sep–Apr
Access
Park near the village, walk down to the beach
Hazards & Notes
- Exposed headland - winds shift quickly
- Rocky bottom in places - know where you are paddling out
- Remote · no services or lifeguards
- Cold North Atlantic water · brutal in winter
14-Day Forecast
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