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Ballyheirnan Bay

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Ideal surf conditions at Ballyheirnan Bay

Swell window
W, N
Best swell direction
NW
Swell size
2ft - 2ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
S
Best tides at
Low, Mid, High
Skill Level
Beginner

Ballyheirnan Bay surf guide

Surf: Frequented by surfers in the Letterkenny area, drawn to a selection of north-facing sandbars along a curving beach on the Fanad peninsula. Works best with a NW-N swell on the incoming tide and handles sizeable swells. Environment: One of North Donegal's busier beaches. Summer surf school.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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