Cornish Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.91° N 9.38° W

Cornish Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cornish Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.8° 

Cornish Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cornish Reef surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, W swell with 16,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with W swell.

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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu morning, near gales from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

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Period (s)
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W
12
2.4
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2.1
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1.9
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1.6
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WNW
10
3.5
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12
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WSW
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1.8
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3.5
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2391
1764
1124
872
621
2810
3824
3997
1772
5507
13147
9838
5600
2027
783
1307
3609
9874
11395
8612
Wind (km/h)
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25
WNW
10
SW
25
ESE
35
N
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WNW
45
WNW
25
WSW
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SSW
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WNW
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SSE
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High Tide
3:10AM3.38m
3:18PM3.61m
3:51AM3.71m
3:59PM3.89m
4:27AM4.02m
4:38PM4.15m
5:03AM4.29m
5:17PM4.37m
5:39AM4.48m
5:56PM4.49m
6:17AM4.58m
6:37PM4.51m
Low Tide
9:07PM1.13m
9:23AM1.23m
9:44PM0.81m
10:00AM0.91m
10:17PM0.50m
10:34AM0.59m
10:51PM0.25m
11:09AM0.32m
11:26PM0.08m
11:45AM0.12m
00:02AM0.01m
12:23PM0.02m
00:40AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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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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