Culdaff Surf Report
County Donegal · Beginner-friendly beach break
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About Culdaff
Culdaff is a sheltered north-facing bay on the Inishowen peninsula's north coast, near the village of the same name. It's a small, family-friendly beach that catches N to NE swells - a different window from the rest of west Donegal, which makes it useful when the standard W swell isn't running.
Mid tide is the sweet spot. Surf school in season; otherwise a self-sufficient location. Culdaff is best on a clean small to medium N swell with a S offshore - it doesn't handle big size, but on the right small day it's the easiest spot to surf in Inishowen.
Type
Beach break · sheltered N–NE-facing bay
Best swell
N–NE (350–50°), 0.5–2.2m
Best wind
S (offshore), 155–225°
Best tide
Mid is best
Best period
8–14s
Skill level
Beginner-friendly
Best season
Sep–Apr
Parking
Beach car park at the village
Hazards & Notes
- Narrow swell window - often flat when west Donegal is firing
- Rocks at the bay ends
- Cold water year-round outside summer
- Remote - bring everything you need
14-Day Forecast
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