
Surf Forecasts:
Dooagh surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 7,770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dooagh this week:
The surf forecast for Dooagh over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dooagh in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dooagh over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, near gales from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1396 | 2453 | 1717 | 891 | 643 | 2823 | 3266 | 4382 | 6987 | 6872 | 4885 | 3226 | 556 | 424 | 188 | 1203 | 1080 | 549 | 657 | 624 | 1569 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:06PM3.42m | 4:48AM3.37m | 4:52PM3.63m | 5:27AM3.58m | 5:33PM3.76m | 6:02AM3.71m | 6:11PM3.81m | 6:35AM3.77m | 6:46PM3.76m | 7:06AM3.76m | 7:21PM3.65m | 7:37AM3.66m | 7:55PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31PM0.33m | 10:45AM0.67m | 11:10PM0.15m | 11:25AM0.46m | 11:46PM0.06m | 12:01PM0.31m | 00:19AM0.06m | 12:35PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.14m | 1:08PM0.24m | 1:21AM0.30m | 1:41PM0.32m | 1:52AM0.50m | ||||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 |
6 | — | 1717 | 891 | 296 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 3226 | 831 | 371 | 118 | 23 | 12 | 549 | 20 | 371 | 1569 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | N 9 | WNW 14 | — |
3 | — | 76 | 99 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 556 | 424 | 70 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 624 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | W 14 | N 9 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 45 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 11 | N 8 | SW 3 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 6 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 7 |
1396 | 2453 | 78 | 2 | 643 | 2823 | 3266 | 4382 | 6987 | 6872 | 4885 | — | — | 4 | 188 | 1203 | 1080 | 81 | 657 | 481 | 735 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 610 | 673 | 842 | 12 | 194 | 738 | 1147 | 1147 | 623 | 674 | 589 | 211 | 0 | 8 | 103 | 185 | 129 | 60 | 67 | 204 | 60 |
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Information about the Dooagh Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dooagh provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dooagh can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dooagh 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 (Dooagh) 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 Dooagh 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 Mayo and Achill Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Dooagh, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mayo and Achill Island, consider staying in Belmullet which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Mayo and Achill Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Westport which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Ballina and Claremorris.










