Doolin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Doolin Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the first week is a tough one. This spot is a serious reef set-up, expert-only, and it’s not going to be kind to anyone who isn’t on their game. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°F, but that’s about the only easy thing coming our way.

We start off on Wednesday the 9th of September with a weak 3ft west swell, but it’s a short period (8 seconds) and the wind is a cross-on from the southwest. The combined energy is weak (133). It’s a write-off. Thursday the 10th sees a jump in size to 7ft from the west-southwest, but with a fresh cross-on wind up to 19 mph, the sea is lumpy and messy. The energy is moderate (846), but the conditions are just poor. Friday the 11th has a clean window in the morning with a 5ft west swell and offshore wind, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is moderate (320). It’s tempting, but the quality is still poor. The afternoon turns cross-on again.

Saturday the 12th is a big one for size – 8ft west swell, with a long period of 11 seconds, and the energy is strong (1693). But the wind is a fresh cross-on in the morning, making it ugly. The afternoon turns cleaner with onshore wind, but the surf is still marginal. Sunday the 13th morning is the first real glimpse of hope. We have a 4ft west swell, but the wind is cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (345). The problem is the swell is small, and it’s a reef. It’s marginal, but worth a look if you’re desperate. The rest of the week is a washout with onshore winds and small, weak swells.

Now, if you’ve got patience, the second week has a couple of proper standouts. The first one is Tuesday the 22nd of September. This is the best of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 5ft west swell in the morning with a light offshore wind from the east, and the energy is moderate (305). Then the afternoon goes glassy with a light 5ft west swell. The wind is dead calm. This is the one you wait for. Clean, glassy conditions and a solid swell – it’s going to be a gem, but expect crowds because it’s a known spot.

Then Wednesday the 23rd of September morning is interesting too. A 5ft west-southwest swell with a cross-off wind from the southeast keeps it clean. The energy is moderate (382). It’s a bit bigger, but the wind is a little stronger. Still a solid option, but the Tuesday is the real standout.

The final weekend is a bit of a monster. Saturday the 19th of September has a 12ft to 13ft west swell, and while the wind is light and favorable, the size is too big for this break. It’s expert-only territory, and the energy is very strong (1842 and 3297). Sunday the 20th morning is even bigger with a 10ft west swell, very long period of 14 seconds, and clean cross-off wind. The energy is extreme (3305). This is a massive, powerful groundswell. For a reef, this will be firing, but only for the very best. It’s a serious, heavy wave. The afternoon turns ugly with wind.

So, in summary: the first week is mostly a write-off. The cleanest, best surf is on Tuesday the 22nd of September. That’s your standout. The big swell on the 19th and 20th is for experts only. The rest is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, mark your calendar for the 22nd.

Rusty.

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