Clogherhead Beach Surf Guide

Clogherhead Beach in Wexford is a sheltered beach break that does not work very often. Ideal winds are from the northwest with some shelter here from north winds. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the best wave direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Pollution.

Clogherhead Beach Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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11.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Clogherhead Beach:

The best conditions reported for surf at Clogherhead Beach occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Clogherhead Beach (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Clogherhead Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 7% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 93% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
0%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
7%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
93%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Clogherhead Beach Location Map

Interactive Clogherhead Beach surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.

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Clogherhead Beach Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 14:24 Local Time
Wednesday 06
10AM1PM4PM7PM
Wave (m)
0.3
NE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
Period (s) 4 4 4 4
Wind (km/h)
5
15
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15
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Swell History at Clogherhead Beach

Surf stats for Clogherhead Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Clogherhead Beach

Wind stats for Clogherhead Beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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