Crab Island Surf Break

Crab Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.04° N 9.39° W

Issued: 6 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crab Island sea temperature is
16.3° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Crab Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crab Island surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,417 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crab Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crab Island in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crab Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
13
3
W
12
2.3
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
9
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2.2
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
2.4
WSW
7
2.2
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.6
WSW
10
2.2
W
8
2
W
10
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3267
2417
1257
798
459
556
653
970
320
231
570
938
682
492
392
544
650
816
1047
476
268
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
35
SW
30
SSE
20
WSW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
WSW
25
SSW
50
WSW
25
NW
25
WNW
20
W
20
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:16PM3.84m
5:44AM3.68m
5:56PM3.96m
6:23AM3.76m
6:34PM4.05m
7:01AM3.80m
7:11PM4.10m
7:38AM3.79m
7:47PM4.10m
8:14AM3.76m
8:22PM4.05m
8:52AM3.71m
8:59PM3.96m
9:31AM3.65m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.81m
11:42AM0.93m
00:08AM0.69m
12:17PM0.85m
00:44AM0.61m
12:52PM0.81m
1:20AM0.57m
1:26PM0.80m
1:54AM0.57m
2:00PM0.83m
2:29AM0.60m
2:35PM0.90m
3:04AM0.66m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
10:05
 mm
3
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
15
14
15
15
15
13
13
16
15
13
14
14
15
15
15
14
13
16
16
Feels °C
7
8
11
8
11
13
10
8
11
10
7
8
10
11
9
7
8
11
10
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
2.2
W
10
1.6
W
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
2
W
10
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1257
798
459
320
231
938
492
34
32
816
1047
476
268
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
13
3
W
12
0.6
S
4
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2.2
W
10
2.4
WSW
7
1.9
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.6
WSW
10
2.2
W
8
Energy kJ
3267
2417
9
556
653
970
570
682
392
544
650
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
1
1
3
1
2
2
4
2
2
Distance (km)
617
97
97
97
147
101
162
322
92
139
409
108
164
97
92
409
97
82
115
97
99
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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 16 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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