Cregg Beach surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 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
12.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Cregg Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with WSW swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cregg Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 30th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 3rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
1.5
SW
6
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.3
W
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
2.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
22
138
186
164
205
282
950
750
716
626
431
291
245
282
326
367
474
1966
1323
1048
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SW
35
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
W
20
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
45
SW
40
WSW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:21PM3.83m
4:40AM3.74m
4:58PM3.93m
5:19AM3.81m
5:34PM4.00m
5:57AM3.85m
6:09PM4.04m
6:34AM3.85m
6:45PM4.04m
7:11AM3.80m
7:22PM3.99m
7:50AM3.70m
8:00PM3.91m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.81m
10:33PM0.80m
10:45AM0.77m
11:09PM0.69m
11:21AM0.75m
11:44PM0.62m
11:55AM0.75m
00:19AM0.59m
12:29PM0.78m
00:54AM0.61m
1:04PM0.84m
1:30AM0.68m
1:38PM0.93m
2:07AM0.78m
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5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:16
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9:46
9:47
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
2
13
4
1
2
2
5
Temp °C
17
15
13
14
15
14
14
15
13
13
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
16
10
8
10
11
12
11
12
9
9
10
12
13
11
10
9
9
9
5
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
9
Energy kJ
24
22
56
90
205
282
950
716
626
431
291
245
326
44
474
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
8
0.8
WSW
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
17
0.9
W
13
Energy kJ
10
10
3
10
6
218
2
8
8
6
268
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
7
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
1.5
SW
6
1.4
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
7
0.3
SSE
2
1.7
WSW
11
1.3
W
9
1.5
WSW
9
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
11
2.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
138
186
164
1
750
282
367
1966
1323
1048
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
4
4
Distance (km)
78
404
404
78
154
0
0
84
78
78
104
0
0
78
78
78
78
155
314
307
606
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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