Crab Island surf break

Crab Island surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 IST
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Crab Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crab Island sea temperature is
9.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crab Island this week:

The surf forecast for Crab Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crab Island in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crab Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 27mm) on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 1°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
0
0
4
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
W
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
W
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
2.1
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)151816161413131312121111121213131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)452274105130499825737995076835195199431954235719672219261123821415123634811865
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
20
W
30
WSW
35
SW
20
E
50
NNE
40
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
30
S
25
SW
30
W
25
WSW
30
W
35
W
35
WNW
15
WSW
30
ESE
40
SE
35
SSE
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononononononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:55AM
3.04
1:47PM
2.93
2:18AM
3.21
2:59PM
3.15
3:16AM
3.49
3:47PM
3.42
3:58AM
3.80
4:25PM
3.70
4:34AM
4.09
5:00PM
3.95
5:08AM
4.34
5:33PM
4.16
5:41AM
4.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:48PM
1.83
7:54AM
1.69
8:16PM
1.68
8:57AM
1.43
9:09PM
1.41
9:40AM
1.11
9:49PM
1.12
10:16AM
0.78
10:23PM
0.84
10:48AM
0.47
10:55PM
0.58
11:19AM
0.21
11:27PM
0.38
11:50AM
0.03
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:48
Sunset5:39--5:42--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52--
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
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mod rain
light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
11135-----7-482--6551
Temp. °C9999755554109988986999
Feels °C (?)36311-6-510-42332013-4141
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Information about the Crab Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crab Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crab Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crab Island 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 (Crab Island) 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 Crab Island 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 Crab Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Galway which is 35 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Shannon, Foynes and Limerick.

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