Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 557 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got to be straight with you—this outlook for Doolin Point is a bit of a mixed bag. We're looking at a classic Irish summer pattern: a whole lot of waiting for the conditions to line up.
The next week and a half is a write-off, I'm afraid. From Monday, 27 July right through to the morning of Friday, 7 August, the surf is basically unsurfable. The onshore winds are just relentless, coming in from the SW and WSW, making a mess of even the modest swell we do get. You'll see a bit of size on the 27th and 28th, with waves around 5ft to 5ft coming from the west, but it's all cross-on and choppy, with zero score. The energy is moderate, peaking at around 484 (combined energy) on the Monday morning, but it's just not worth it. The swell period starts at 10 seconds, which is decent, but it drops to a short, weak 8 seconds by Tuesday, 28 July. By Thursday, 31 July, the swell is down to 3ft or less, and the energy is barely a whisper. This is a solid 10-day gap with no real surf on offer.
Now, hold on to your board, because things get interesting on the 7th of August. Friday morning, 7 August, we get a window. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm from the NW, and the swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW. The period is a short 7 seconds, which is a bit of a bummer, but the energy is solid at 457 (combined energy). The conditions are predicted to be "glassy," and for a spot like Doolin Point, that's a huge deal. This is a reef setup, so that short period means the waves might be a bit crumbly, but with no wind, it'll be clean. The crowd situation is "often," so expect company, but for clean glass at Doolin Point, it's worth it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to worry about. This is a standout for the clean conditions, but the swell is a bit mushy.
The real highlight, though, is the Saturday morning, 8 August. Another glassy start, with a light SW wind, and the swell is 7ft from the west, with a proper 10-second period. The energy is cranking at 725 (combined energy)—that's strong. This is the best on offer. The waves will have some power and shape, and with glassy conditions, it's going to be a magic session. Just be aware, at 7ft, it's getting into the territory that's more for experienced surfers, especially on a reef. The morning is the pick before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. After that, the rest of the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August are back to cross-on winds and lumpy conditions, with the swell fading.
So, in short: the first week is a bust. Your window is the 7th and 8th of August, with the Saturday morning, 8 August, being the absolute standout. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 484 | 400 | 318 | 308 | 258 | 191 | 153 | 176 | 127 | 138 | 168 | 161 | 81 | 46 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:49AM3.43m | 5:02PM3.76m | 5:31AM3.62m | 5:41PM3.97m | 6:08AM3.78m | 6:17PM4.14m | 6:42AM3.91m | 6:50PM4.26m | 7:16AM3.99m | 7:23PM4.31m | 7:49AM4.02m | 7:56PM4.30m | 8:22AM4.01m | 8:30PM4.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM1.15m | 11:20PM0.86m | 11:28AM0.95m | 11:55PM0.65m | 12:02PM0.78m | 00:28AM0.48m | 12:34PM0.65m | 1:00AM0.35m | 1:06PM0.57m | 1:31AM0.29m | 1:38PM0.55m | 2:02AM0.29m | 2:11PM0.59m | 2:34AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | SW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | W 5 | W 9 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 484 | 400 | 318 | 308 | 258 | 191 | — | 176 | 127 | 138 | 168 | 161 | 81 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 98 | 98 | 135 | 89 | 98 | 365 | 141 | 141 | 653 | 274 | 141 | 653 | 98 | 96 | 1049 | 135 | 59 | 98 | 89 |
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