Fin McCool Surf School & Shop - Rossnowlagh

12/06/2026

🌊 **Fin McCool Friday Forecast: Vol. 12** 🏄‍♂️
Before we talk charts, a quick heads-up: the clip in this week's video is actually from a trip over to France—we're just dreaming of those empty peaks back home! 🇫🇷✈️ But don't worry, back home in Rossnowlagh, Sunday is shaping up to be the absolute pick of the weekend! 🤙
✅ **The Swell:** Saturday is a bit too big and sluggish, but a fresh, tidy **3ft to 4ft** swell fills in nicely by **Sunday morning**. It’s clean, user-friendly, and perfect for progression.
✅ **The Wind:** Saturday has a bit of a tricky onshore, but **Sunday brings light, clean breezes** that will smooth out the faces and keep the white water nice and lined up. 💎
**The Verdict:** Skip the Saturday scramble and line up for **Sunday's Beginner Group Lessons**! It is going to be a cracking day to get in the water, catch some great waves, and work on your pop-ups.
**Book your Sunday spot:**
Spaces are filling up fast for the best day of the weekend. Hit the link to lock yours in!
🔗 Link in bio!
📍 Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal

05/06/2026

🌊 **Fin McCool Friday Forecast: Vol. 11** 🏄‍♂️
The charts are lighting up! If you want to score the best waves of the weekend, timing is everything. We have a sweet spot of great conditions rolling in this evening and holding through the first half of tomorrow! 🤙
✅ **The Swell:** A beautiful **4ft to 5ft** West swell peaking **Friday evening and Saturday morning**. It’s clean, has great shape, and plenty of juice before it starts to ease off later on Sunday.
✅ **The Wind:** Sweet cross-offshore breezes this evening, keeping the faces nice and smooth. Saturday morning starts off light before a moderate onshore creeps in later in the day. 💎
**The Verdict:** Do not sleep on this one! Friday evening and Saturday morning are **absolute prime time** for anyone looking to progress. Clean, consistent green waves are on the menu!
**Catch the window:**
We're filling up fast for the premium Saturday morning slots. Hit the link to lock your board in before the swell dips!
🔗 Link in bio!
📍 Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal

23/05/2026

Leather wallet handed into the Surf shop this morning.
Call into shop with name on the cards to claim.

22/05/2026

🌊 **Fin McCool Friday Forecast: Vol. 9** 🏄‍♂️
The long bank holiday weekend is here, and you know what they say—the sun always shines in Rossnowlagh! ☀️ Here is your essential three-day lowdown for Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday. 🤙
✅ **The Swell:** Beautiful, user-friendly waves building all weekend! We are looking at a very consistent **2.5ft to 3.5ft** Atlantic swell. It has just enough shape to keep things fun without being overwhelming.
✅ **The Wind:** Light and variable breezes switching to a gentle offshore by Monday morning. It’s lining up to be absolutely glassy and smooth out there! 💎
✅ **The Tides:** Low tide lands mid-afternoon (**2:15 PM Sat / 3:02 PM Sun / 3:50 PM Mon**). Perfect timing for a massive, wide-open beach to stretch out on! 🏖️
**The Verdict:** It is a gold-medal weekend for our **Beginner Group Lessons**. With clean waves, light winds, and that classic Rossnowlagh sunshine breaking through, there is zero excuse not to get in the water.
**Grab your holiday spot:**
Spaces are booking out fast for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday groups. Click through to lock yours in!
🔗 **Link in bio to book!**
📍 **Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal**

20/05/2026

🌞 **FAMILY SURF DAYS IN ROSSNOWLAGH** 🌊🏄‍♂️
Blue skies, gentle Atlantic rollers, and a beach full of smiles—it doesn't get much better than this!
Take a look behind the scenes at one of our family surf lessons from earlier this week. From getting geared up in the shop to mastering the pop-up on the sand, this crew absolutely crushed it.
The absolute highlight? Watch until the end to see the pure joy when they catch their very first waves together. That’s what it's all about—no distractions, just pure fun and memories made on the Donegal coast.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to get the whole family on the board this summer, we have a spot for you.
🗓️ Summer slots are filling up quickly!
Tap the **'Book Now'** button on our page or visit our website to secure your family adventure.
See you on the shoreline! 🤙

15/05/2026

🌊 Fin McCool Friday Forecast: Vol. 8 🏄‍♂️

​The weekend is landing! Here’s the lowdown for everyone heading to Rossnowlagh this Saturday and Sunday. 🤙

​✅ The Swell: We’re looking at a steadily building Atlantic swell around 3ft to 4ft by Sunday.

✅ The Wind: Moderate Southwesterlies (13–15mph). There will be a bit of a breeze and some light rain, but it won’t dampen the spirits or the surf! 🌦️

✅ The Tides: Low tide is 12:05 PM Sat / 12:45 PM Sun. We’ll have a massive stretch of beach to work with for those midday sessions! 🏖️

​The Verdict: Conditions are ideal for our Beginner Group Lessons. The swell is at a great height for learning, and the afternoon push will provide plenty of consistent white water to practice those pop-ups.

​Book your spot:

Spaces are available for Sunday Sessions. Grab yours now!

​🔗 Link in bio to book!

📍 Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal

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14/05/2026

The secret is out! 🌊

We’ve always known Rossnowlagh is a hidden gem, but it’s fantastic to see it named one of the "best Irish towns you’ve never heard of." 🇮🇪

From our world-class surf breaks and miles of golden sand to the unbeatable community spirit, there’s a magic here that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor catching a sunset over the Atlantic, you know exactly why this place is so special.

Check out the full article below to see why Donegal’s coastline is finally getting the spotlight it deserves! 👇

Di**le, Kinsale, Killarney, Westport, all known among locals and tourists alike. What about these Irish towns you’ve probably never heard of?

12/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 🌊

They mark the car-free family-friendly area of the beach.

This is also where we’ll be holding our annual 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 again this summer - date to be announced soon ⛱️

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer at Rossnowlagh.

❤Rossnowlagh

24/12/2025

The Surf forecast for Christmas looks lit!
And we're back open from Saturday 10-5 every day until the kids go back to school.
Enjoy the break and see you on the other side.