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Culdaff Beach Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
15kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
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Is Culdaff Beach good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Culdaff Beach: Don't Bother for surfing — 22/100 for beginner level. Wind 15 kn W · Waves 0.2 m, 2 s · Tide 0.5–-0.7 m. Today's conditions at Culdaff Beach: 0.2m waves with strong offshore wind. Windsurfing looks Good in the late morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 16°C / 61°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
21/100Don't Bother
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
21
/ 100
now · 06
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 21 · 06
NOW
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Today's conditions
What's driving the 21
now · 06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
15kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
Period
2s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 51°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
10
/ 100
06
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 19 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 10
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
7kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.7m
rising
Period
2s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 51°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
21
/ 100
06
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 22 · 09
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 21
06
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
13kt
cross-offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
2s
Water
16°C
Swell
NE 55°
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03 · Location

In context.

A remote, uncrowded Blue Flag beach on the northern Inishowen Peninsula, facing NNE into the North Atlantic, within a Special Area of Conservation. The sandy beach break gives left and right-handers, rated beginner-friendly, most consistent in winter (especially November); summer is calmer and mostly flat, suiting swimming too. Rocky headlands divide the beach and are hazardous at low tide. Lifeguards are on duty weekends in June and daily July-August.

Spec sheet
Coords
55.2947°N, 7.1515°W
Facing
NE
Nearest
Portahack
Swell now
NE 51°
Wind now
W 256°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Culdaff Beach today?

Wind at Culdaff Beach today: 15 kn W (gusting 38 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Culdaff Beach today?

Waves at Culdaff Beach today: 0.2 m, 2 s period from NE, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Culdaff Beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Culdaff Beach scores 68/100 today for kite surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Culdaff Beach?

Culdaff Beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Culdaff Beach?

Culdaff Beach is a coastal location near Portahack in Ireland. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Culdaff Beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Culdaff Beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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