Cregg Beach surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 13 Apr 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
9.7° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 13th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
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1
1
1
!
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.6
WNW
1
W
1.8
WSW
2
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)111099101212121514131211111110910101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)639379207132713199071029942353842653944121614642184884549143228188161
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
30
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
35
SSW
30
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
ENE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:45--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-8:31--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:43-
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2-310-41-211--------
Temp. °C9109131312121110121111111091010912149
Feels °C (?)4731088532764334666895
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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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