Surf Forecasts:
Crab Island surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, W swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crab Island this week:
The surf forecast for Crab Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crab Island in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crab Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Right, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – this is a grim run. The only spot worth a mention is Crab Island, a heavy, advanced reef break that’s fairly consistent. But for the vast majority of this 16-day outlook, it’s just not happening. We’re looking at a solid run of no surf worth paddling out for, especially right through the first week and into the second.
From Saturday the 4th right through to Wednesday the 15th, it’s a complete write-off. The wind is never your friend – it’s cross-on, onshore, or just messy. The swell is there, but it’s all blown out and lumpy. The energy is moderate at best, with readings like 476 and 487 early on, but it’s all wasted. You’d be better off kiting here than surfing, especially with that strong onshore wind.
The only faint glimmer, and I mean faint, comes on Thursday the 9th in the morning. We get a tiny pulse of 3ft from the west, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. It’s clean, but the energy is weak (129), and the swell is small. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Then again on Friday the 10th morning, it goes glassy from the NNE with a tiny 3ft west swell, energy down to 91. That’s a tiny window for a longboard or a foiler, but it’s not a standout.
Into the second week, Thursday the 16th and beyond sees the swell drop to nothing – 2ft, 1.0ft – with gusty, messy winds. The energy drops into the 20s and 50s. It’s dead.
If you’re keen, the only real chance is the Thursday morning (9th July) and the Friday morning (10th July) at Crab Island. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. Don’t expect any crowds on those days – it’s so small and ordinary, you’ll have it to yourself.
Stay patient, lads. It’s a long flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 476 | 487 | 389 | 291 | 252 | 196 | 161 | 165 | 138 | 148 | 189 | 157 | 130 | 136 | 133 | 129 | 132 | 152 | 88 | 64 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52AM3.71m | 8:59PM3.96m | 9:31AM3.65m | 9:38PM3.85m | 10:13AM3.60m | 10:22PM3.72m | 11:01AM3.56m | 11:13PM3.60m | 11:55AM3.54m | 00:13AM3.52m | 12:57PM3.56m | 1:21AM3.51m | 2:03PM3.66m | 2:34AM3.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.90m | 3:04AM0.66m | 3:13PM0.99m | 3:43AM0.74m | 3:55PM1.10m | 4:26AM0.85m | 4:46PM1.21m | 5:19AM0.96m | 5:50PM1.29m | 6:25AM1.06m | 7:08PM1.28m | 7:41AM1.07m | 8:27PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 9 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 189 | 157 | 130 | 136 | 133 | 129 | 132 | 152 | 88 | 64 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | 476 | 487 | 389 | 291 | 252 | 196 | 161 | 165 | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 384 | 617 | 97 | 92 | 99 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 115 | 16 | 16 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 107 |
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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).
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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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