Crab Island Surf Break

Crab Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.04° N 9.39° W

Issued: 12 am 29 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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,652 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. 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 7AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
9
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.9
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
8
2.2
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
6
2
W
9
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1257
798
459
540
463
770
326
253
916
989
722
461
370
331
693
736
625
469
399
373
297
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
35
SW
30
SSE
20
WSW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
SW
25
S
45
WSW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
W
25
SW
35
SW
40
SW
30
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
9:38PM3.85m
Low Tide
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
3:13PM0.99m
3:43AM0.74m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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cloud
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<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
10:06
10:06
10:06
10:05
10:05
 mm
2
5
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
15
14
15
14
13
15
16
13
14
13
14
15
15
14
14
16
15
15
15
Feels °C
10
11
12
11
12
9
11
9
9
9
10
10
10
9
9
9
11
12
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.6
W
9
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.9
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
WSW
10
2.2
W
10
1.9
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
WSW
10
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
1257
798
459
540
463
770
326
253
989
722
461
370
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
7
29
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.5
W
3
2.5
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
6
2
W
9
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
8
Energy kJ
9
5
916
331
693
736
625
469
399
373
297
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
97
97
99
101
162
107
92
101
409
110
108
97
115
117
97
422
115
97
87
87
99
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
9
5
6
6
7
9
7
5
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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