Carrownisky surf break

Carrownisky surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 IST
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Carrownisky surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carrownisky sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carrownisky this week:

The surf forecast for Carrownisky over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carrownisky in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 22nd Feb)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carrownisky over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1.5
W
1
W
1.2
WSW
1.3
W
1.8
WSW
1.4
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.8
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.6
W
1
W
1.3
WNW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)131211101118171614151616151413121219161716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1104657231300396197311161393943127522312973158913364764754132705359351240
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
35
W
35
S
45
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
30
SSW
45
SW
40
SW
45
SW
50
SW
50
WSW
30
SW
30
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
30
S
20
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrossononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
3.80
6:57AM
4.06
7:25PM
3.79
7:34AM
3.95
8:02PM
3.70
8:13AM
3.75
8:43PM
3.54
8:58AM
3.48
9:30PM
3.32
9:55AM
3.16
10:32PM
3.09
11:12AM
2.89
11:56PM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:35PM
-0.04
12:42AM
0.27
1:07PM
-0.03
1:18AM
0.32
1:42PM
0.10
1:56AM
0.44
2:20PM
0.33
2:38AM
0.64
3:04PM
0.64
3:30AM
0.90
3:59PM
0.99
4:43AM
1.15
5:21PM
1.27
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:47--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--
Sunset-5:55--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:04--6:06--6:07-
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
light rain
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light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-52125-311312--46--2
Temp. °C9910101010111110999101211111110788
Feels °C (?)0121215330-2-3344257121
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Information about the Carrownisky Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Carrownisky provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Carrownisky can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carrownisky surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Carrownisky) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Carrownisky may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Mayo and Achill Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Carrownisky, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mayo and Achill Island, consider staying in Westport which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Mayo and Achill Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Belmullet which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Claremorris, Ballina and Galway.

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