Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
9.6° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 31st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 31st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 6th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
2.4
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.3
W
2.1
W
2
W
2.2
WSW
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2
WSW
1.2
WNW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)161614131212111010101013121210111110101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)60173910209714421269132413697004585276531729133011741012147016039677425154094
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
15
W
5
WNW
45
SSW
40
SW
25
W
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
40
SSE
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
3.97
5:00AM
4.22
5:28PM
4.18
5:37AM
4.37
6:01PM
4.31
6:12AM
4.43
6:32PM
4.37
6:44AM
4.40
7:02PM
4.35
7:16AM
4.30
7:31PM
4.25
7:48AM
4.12
8:02PM
4.08
8:21AM
3.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:50PM
0.63
11:12AM
0.22
11:25PM
0.41
11:45AM
0.10
11:59PM
0.27
12:16PM
0.09
12:30AM
0.22
12:46PM
0.16
1:01AM
0.26
1:16PM
0.32
1:32AM
0.38
1:45PM
0.55
2:03AM
0.59
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:15--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01
Sunset8:07--8:08--8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:17--
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
-1-------34-1118132-7-
Temp. °C111110101110888810871110866887
Feels °C (?)7755651321235322-4-11-2-3
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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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