Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 09 May 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
11.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cornish Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.4
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
6
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1.3
W
5
2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
37
20
8
11
14
20
33
54
109
143
1016
2303
1966
923
360
269
108
90
403
1898
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
35
NNE
30
NE
25
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
NW
35
WNW
45
WNW
45
NW
45
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:23AM3.02m
11:41PM3.22m
12:33PM3.06m
00:48AM3.26m
1:37PM3.23m
1:49AM3.42m
2:33PM3.50m
2:45AM3.65m
3:23PM3.81m
3:36AM3.91m
4:08PM4.11m
4:24AM4.17m
4:52PM4.37m
Low Tide
4:59PM1.68m
6:03AM1.45m
6:30PM1.68m
7:23AM1.30m
7:50PM1.49m
8:22AM1.04m
8:47PM1.20m
9:11AM0.74m
9:35PM0.87m
9:55AM0.46m
10:19PM0.54m
10:38AM0.24m
11:03PM0.26m
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part cloud
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
2
2
1
Temp °C
10
12
8
11
12
10
11
12
10
10
10
10
10
11
9
10
11
11
12
12
10
2
4
-1
5
6
5
7
7
6
3
2
1
0
2
1
4
6
7
6
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
1.3
WNW
10
0.1
SW
15
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
43
37
20
8
8
7
6
14
7
7
12
12
11
10
10
360
8
14
7
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
7
6
5
6
2
4
4
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
5
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.4
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
6
3
WNW
8
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1.3
W
5
2
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
32
30
52
13
11
14
20
33
54
109
143
1016
2303
1966
923
269
108
90
403
1898
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
399
624
666
425
583
394
229
270
150
1033
571
571
1234
718
489
121
84
89
571
80
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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