Cregg Beach surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

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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 cooler than normal)

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 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
4
2
1
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.8
W
13
1.7
W
13
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
12
1.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
271
340
355
302
1141
946
738
734
485
396
212
123
66
40
24
12
12
38
318
650
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SW
15
S
15
S
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
NE
10
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:45AM3.48m
00:00AM3.65m
12:53PM3.43m
1:07AM3.56m
1:57PM3.47m
2:11AM3.55m
2:53PM3.58m
3:08AM3.59m
3:40PM3.71m
3:57AM3.66m
4:21PM3.83m
4:40AM3.74m
4:58PM3.93m
Low Tide
5:41PM1.34m
6:34AM0.96m
7:04PM1.36m
7:44AM0.96m
8:14PM1.26m
8:42AM0.91m
9:09PM1.10m
9:28AM0.86m
9:54PM0.94m
10:09AM0.81m
10:33PM0.80m
10:45AM0.77m
11:09PM0.69m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:46
9:47
2
2
Temp °C
14
15
14
17
17
15
19
22
22
23
25
23
23
23
19
20
18
15
14
15
14
9
10
10
14
15
14
18
22
22
23
26
23
20
20
17
20
16
14
10
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.4
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.8
W
13
1.7
W
13
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
12
1.5
W
12
Energy kJ
305
340
355
302
1141
946
738
734
485
396
212
123
66
40
24
12
6
38
318
650
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.4
W
16
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
8
6
77
7
7
12
12
10
10
11
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
11
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
9
0.3
NE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
W
5
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
271
1
1
2
2
1
2
9
12
30
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
87
154
0
12
78
0
2
6
0
0
0
0
2
78
0
149
78
203
78
78
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
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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