Cregg Beach surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 03 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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cregg Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 Thursday (May 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 10th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 10th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
99
84
46
70
26
35
33
70
43
37
24
5
121
834
246
172
102
66
58
36
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NW
10
N
5
N
15
NW
10
NE
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
W
10
W
10
NE
20
NW
15
N
15
N
20
NW
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
7:03PM4.14m
7:26AM3.94m
7:37PM4.02m
8:02AM3.76m
8:12PM3.85m
8:40AM3.54m
8:52PM3.65m
9:25AM3.32m
9:39PM3.45m
10:19AM3.13m
10:36PM3.29m
11:23AM3.02m
11:41PM3.22m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.58m
1:09AM0.50m
1:20PM0.73m
1:42AM0.65m
1:52PM0.93m
2:17AM0.85m
2:27PM1.13m
2:56AM1.07m
3:05PM1.35m
3:43AM1.28m
3:53PM1.54m
4:43AM1.43m
4:59PM1.68m
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
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9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
2
2
Temp °C
12
13
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
10
10
9
11
10
9
10
11
9
9
10
8
9
9
6
8
6
6
8
7
5
6
6
6
5
6
5
6
6
4
5
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
4
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
10
0.4
W
13
0.8
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
W
11
0.5
NW
5
Energy kJ
116
99
84
46
9
35
33
70
43
37
24
5
121
834
246
54
74
26
58
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.3
W
14
0.4
NW
14
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
W
11
Energy kJ
26
5
19
2
2
1
34
49
102
66
15
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
17
28
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SW
4
0.8
W
5
1
WNW
9
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
1
3
2
70
10
33
172
3
26
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
202
6
6
404
121
6
260
2
6
78
78
104
82
78
2
361
2
6
361
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
7
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
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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