Carrownisky surf break

Carrownisky surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carrownisky this week:

The surf forecast for Carrownisky over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carrownisky in the next 16 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Carrownisky over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)101119161514131211101414131413121315141412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)601302009952610503219103188510101661779410305644118481117701366146
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
40
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
10
SE
10
WNW
15
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
45
W
35
W
25
SSE
35
SSW
30
W
15
NW
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:44PM
3.42
9:07AM
3.15
9:19PM
3.20
9:47AM
2.88
10:02PM
2.96
10:40AM
2.63
11:03PM
2.76
12:01PM
2.46
12:31AM
2.67
1:42PM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
0.77
2:50AM
0.78
2:58PM
1.03
3:27AM
1.04
3:35PM
1.29
4:15AM
1.30
4:23PM
1.52
5:31AM
1.49
5:51PM
1.68
7:27AM
1.47
7:48PM
1.62
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--
Sunset-8:22--8:24--8:27--8:28--8:30--8:31--8:34-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---45---5--104-2--3--2
Temp. °C111211121211899888987788898
Feels °C (?)34710119434-3-1-3113002134
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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 16 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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