Cregg Beach surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 IST
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Cregg Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cregg Beach sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cregg Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Cregg Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cregg Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cregg Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
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Rating
(10 max)
5
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3
3
3
2
1
1
3
4
3
4
2
0
!
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1
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
3.5
W
3
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.4
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
WNW
2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
3
W
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)1916141313121211101515161513138121111108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1920520130721359851584324184133857170521611613958692123723551297434326310
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
E
5
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
15
NW
20
NW
10
ESE
25
S
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglassglassglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:46PM
4.55
7:03AM
4.52
7:26PM
4.39
7:47AM
4.25
8:10PM
4.12
8:38AM
3.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:45AM
0.07
1:05PM
0.09
1:25AM
0.26
1:45PM
0.42
2:10AM
0.55
2:32PM
0.84
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31-
Sunset--6:45--6:47--6:49--6:51--6:52--6:54--6:57
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-11------------81--2-
Temp. °C99109121412111210101191010109981111
Feels °C (?)56649118910789644664546
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Information about the Cregg Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cregg Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cregg Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cregg Beach 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 (Cregg Beach) 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 Cregg Beach 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 Cregg Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.

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