Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 27 Feb 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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cornish Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Cornish Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 1st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 1st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 7th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cornish Reef over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
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Rating
(10 max)
5
3
2
2
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0
!
1
!
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4
3
2
2
3
1
2
0
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.2
W
2.3
W
3
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.8
WNW
2.2
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)161414121112121212131312111013121514151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35732167184015961882191422141826246036071423814338164112491114411840211913221189
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
S
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
10
N
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
30
SSE
15
W
35
NNW
15
N
10
SSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
3.70
3:20PM
3.68
3:35AM
4.04
4:10PM
3.98
4:21AM
4.34
4:52PM
4.22
5:01AM
4.55
5:29PM
4.37
5:38AM
4.64
6:03PM
4.42
6:12AM
4.61
6:35PM
4.38
6:45AM
4.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.79
9:23PM
0.91
9:53AM
0.42
10:07PM
0.60
10:34AM
0.13
10:46PM
0.36
11:11AM
-0.05
11:22PM
0.21
11:45AM
-0.11
11:56PM
0.17
12:17PM
-0.04
12:29AM
0.22
12:48PM
0.14
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13-
Sunset--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:22--6:23
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cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
light rain
Rain (mm)
--13557---------47--1
Temp. °C67711111189987109891185679
Feels °C (?)20245443443763454-3012
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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 12 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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