Cornish Reef surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 14 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
9.3° 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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cornish Reef in the next 16 days are 7.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 16th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
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0
0
0
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5
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3
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
3
W
4
W
7
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
3
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
1.4
WNW
1.1
W
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)13811191816141313191514131312121110131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1226101441573330417660113015124451333172992440231901634957598330156106372499373
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
40
W
45
W
40
W
35
SSW
45
SW
35
S
35
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glassoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
3.41
3:15PM
3.39
3:24AM
3.75
3:52PM
3.73
4:00AM
4.08
4:27PM
4.05
4:35AM
4.36
5:01PM
4.32
5:10AM
4.57
5:35PM
4.51
5:46AM
4.68
6:10PM
4.59
6:23AM
4.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
1.10
9:19PM
1.14
9:44AM
0.72
9:53PM
0.80
10:15AM
0.37
10:26PM
0.49
10:47AM
0.07
10:59PM
0.24
11:19AM
-0.12
11:33PM
0.07
11:52AM
-0.19
12:08AM
0.01
12:28PM
-0.12
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39-
Sunset--6:39--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:47--6:49--6:51
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-221---32-----------
Temp. °C108781111111291012131112141011121089
Feels °C (?)4-1-3022346912118810689712
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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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