
Surf Forecasts:
Cornish Reef surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, W swell with 9,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cornish Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1742 | 9340 | 5887 | 3485 | 1836 | 1091 | 978 | 550 | 375 | 340 | 284 | 369 | 609 | 819 | 646 | 720 | 625 | 326 | 276 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:19PM4.21m | 8:40AM4.12m | 9:07PM3.90m | 9:31AM3.84m | 10:08PM3.56m | 10:36AM3.56m | 11:27PM3.29m | 11:59AM3.39m | 1:01AM3.23m | 1:29PM3.45m | 2:26AM3.41m | 2:44PM3.69m | 3:30AM3.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17AM0.44m | 2:41PM0.53m | 3:02AM0.80m | 3:33PM0.85m | 3:57AM1.18m | 4:44PM1.17m | 5:20AM1.50m | 6:33PM1.29m | 7:17AM1.52m | 8:13PM1.07m | 8:42AM1.26m | 9:17PM0.73m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
— | 9340 | 5887 | 3485 | 1836 | — | 119 | 79 | 375 | 340 | 284 | 369 | — | — | — | — | — | 326 | 276 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | NW 11 | W 15 | WSW 9 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 29 | 4 | 58 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — |
1742 | — | — | — | — | 1091 | 978 | 550 | — | — | — | — | 609 | 819 | 646 | 720 | 625 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 150 | 84 | 299 | 84 | 403 | 80 | 84 | 80 | 84 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 163 | 3 | 153 |
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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.










