Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

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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
14.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 (Oct 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 23rd Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
W
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
W
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
1.1
WNW
2.3
W
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1098810101110109101086710101014613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1777106863222140946145186535702802268057574334241189
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SW
5
ESE
20
WNW
35
NW
40
NW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
SW
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
SSE
25
W
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:22AM
3.52
3:32PM
3.75
4:07AM
3.76
4:16PM
3.94
4:44AM
3.96
4:53PM
4.08
5:15AM
4.11
5:26PM
4.18
5:44AM
4.22
5:57PM
4.22
6:13AM
4.26
6:28PM
4.19
6:42AM
4.23
6:59PM
4.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:29AM
1.12
9:54PM
0.67
10:10AM
0.86
10:30PM
0.49
10:45AM
0.64
11:02PM
0.37
11:16AM
0.48
11:31PM
0.31
11:46AM
0.38
12:00AM
0.32
12:16PM
0.34
12:28AM
0.40
12:46PM
0.39
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-8:06--8:07--8:08--8:11--8:12--8:15--8:17-
Sunset--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:24
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C111315131312151514111313131212121012141111
Feels °C (?)88108751213981077579661054
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Cornish Reef (light winds from the E at Shannon Airport 39 km from Cornish Reef). 0.2m 10s swell from the WSW to make surfable waves.

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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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