Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 19 Mar 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
9.4° 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 21st Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
0
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.6
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
1.7
W
2.2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.8
W
2.5
WSW
3
W
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)131212111015151615131314141413111012161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)764505324184133104914591943161310491725290722201966427778129828311034893285611
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
WSW
0
E
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
NE
15
NE
15
SE
15
SSW
20
S
30
SSW
40
SW
45
WNW
50
WNW
45
NW
40
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
4.51
5:46AM
4.68
6:10PM
4.59
6:23AM
4.66
6:46PM
4.55
7:03AM
4.52
7:26PM
4.39
7:47AM
4.25
8:10PM
4.12
8:38AM
3.90
9:02PM
3.80
9:41AM
3.52
10:10PM
3.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:19AM
-0.12
11:33PM
0.07
11:52AM
-0.19
12:08AM
0.01
12:28PM
-0.12
12:45AM
0.07
1:05PM
0.09
1:25AM
0.26
1:45PM
0.42
2:10AM
0.55
2:32PM
0.84
3:04AM
0.92
3:31PM
1.26
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--
Sunset-6:47--6:49--6:51--6:52--6:54--6:57--6:58-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1215121112910119986710911118778
Feels °C (?)9139787886630375330-4-40
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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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