Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doolin Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Doolin Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Doolin Point.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. The first real surf recommendation doesn’t kick in until Tuesday, September 1st. That means there’s a solid gap of flat, messy, or just plain blown-out days before we see anything worth paddling out for.
For the first week and a half, the story is all about strong, onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf conditions. We get a pulse of swell mid-week around Wednesday the 19th with waves hitting 8ft, but it’s coming with a 22 mph onshore wind, so it’s just a big, blown-out mess. The combined energy is high (1318), but with those winds, it’s a washing machine. That size is also too much for beginners. Later in the week, the swell drops right off, leaving us with tiny 1.0ft waves and nothing to get excited about. There’s a small window on Thursday morning the 27th with some clean, cross-offshore wind and 3ft swell (166 energy), but it’s still not enough to make it a standout.
Now, the real story – and the only one worth circling on your calendar – is Tuesday, September 1st. The forecast is showing a proper, meaty groundswell rolling in from the W, with a 12-second period and a solid 13ft of swell. That’s expert territory, no question – way too big for anyone but the experienced crew. The combined energy is massive (5136), and the wind is light and offshore from the E, which means it should be glassy and clean. This is a true standout, but keep in mind it’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. At this size, Doolin Point (Ireland) is going to be a heavy, powerful reef wave. Because of that long period (12 seconds), expect proper groundswell lines with long waits between sets – that makes paddling out a bit easier, but the waves themselves will be thick and fast. With crowds listed as "often", expect a few other dedicated locals to be out for this one. Water temp is about 63°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off for decent waves, but that September 1st window looks like the real deal if you’ve got the skills.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 291 | 461 | 789 | 1039 | 1024 | 830 | 452 | 280 | 123 | 37 | 26 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 661 | 712 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:40AM3.86m | 9:56PM3.74m | 10:21AM3.58m | 10:42PM3.39m | 11:09AM3.32m | 11:40PM3.09m | 12:14PM3.12m | 00:58AM2.91m | 1:37PM3.06m | 2:30AM2.94m | 2:59PM3.21m | 3:42AM3.14m | 3:58PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.90m | 3:52AM0.99m | 4:15PM1.23m | 4:35AM1.37m | 5:11PM1.54m | 5:38AM1.69m | 6:48PM1.74m | 7:28AM1.82m | 8:36PM1.66m | 8:59AM1.69m | 9:40PM1.42m | 9:53AM1.44m | 10:24PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 4 | WSW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WSW 4 | W 11 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 452 | 280 | 123 | 37 | 20 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 661 | 712 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | W 2 | — | SSE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 291 | 461 | 789 | 1039 | 1024 | 830 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 615 | 93 | 295 | 295 | 186 | 342 | 183 | 161 | 347 | 174 | 104 | 59 | 161 | 59 | 123 | 296 | 89 | 96 | 142 | 177 |
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