Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 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
10.5° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
W
16
0.8
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.6
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
59
110
65
46
38
17
61
39
23
23
44
229
404
425
336
202
184
281
253
235
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
10
NW
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
10
NE
10
NW
20
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
5:09AM4.07m
5:29PM4.16m
Low Tide
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
11:15AM0.40m
11:33PM0.45m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
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8:52
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
12
13
14
12
13
12
12
14
15
14
16
18
14
15
17
12
11
11
10
11
12
8
12
12
12
11
9
10
12
13
12
14
15
11
11
13
10
10
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SW
8
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.8
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
Energy kJ
61
59
110
65
46
38
17
61
39
23
23
21
229
404
425
336
202
156
281
253
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
16
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
17
0.4
WNW
17
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
10
3
11
9
44
15
29
95
184
106
77
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.3
W
10
0.4
SW
7
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
6
17
12
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ESE
2
Energy kJ
2
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
2
2
2
0
163
95
95
95
3
95
95
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
95
150
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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