Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 IST
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Cornish Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cornish Reef sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cornish Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Cornish Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
14
64
61
59
86
65
45
38
26
56
38
22
23
23
150
423
556
411
270
198
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
NW
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
N
10
E
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:43AM3.52m
11:05PM3.61m
12:03PM3.32m
00:26AM3.48m
1:27PM3.31m
1:45AM3.52m
2:40PM3.46m
2:53AM3.67m
3:36PM3.68m
3:46AM3.83m
4:19PM3.88m
4:30AM3.98m
4:56PM4.05m
Low Tide
4:30PM1.30m
5:28AM1.09m
6:04PM1.51m
7:09AM1.12m
7:43PM1.45m
8:27AM0.95m
8:53PM1.22m
9:22AM0.75m
9:43PM0.97m
10:05AM0.57m
10:24PM0.74m
10:42AM0.46m
11:00PM0.56m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
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8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
5
Temp °C
14
15
12
15
16
11
13
13
12
13
13
13
16
18
17
17
18
16
15
17
12
8
9
8
9
11
8
13
11
11
12
11
11
15
16
15
14
16
14
11
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
Energy kJ
16
14
64
61
59
86
65
45
38
26
56
38
22
23
23
150
423
556
411
270
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
17
0.6
WNW
15
Energy kJ
2
2
18
3
11
9
17
15
28
181
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
4
2
21
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.3
NE
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
2
Energy kJ
5
4
5
3
2
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
101
323
0
2
2
2
0
163
95
95
95
3
95
116
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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Information about the Cornish Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cornish Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cornish Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cornish Reef 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 (Cornish Reef) 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 Cornish Reef 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 Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Cornish Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.

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