Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with 1,219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doolin Point this week:
The surf forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doolin Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
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 on the cards for Doolin Point over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first week is a write-off for decent waves, with a nasty mix of strong onshore winds and messy conditions. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort if you’re just standing on the cliffs.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday morning, 21st September. That’s a solid 13-day gap of poor to marginal surf. On that Monday morning, we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WSW, with a nice 11-second period, pushed by a light offshore breeze from the SE. Combined energy is moderate (495), and the conditions are listed as clean. That’s your first standout. It’s not huge, but it’s the best thing on offer by a long way – a proper session for the intermediate crowd.
The other one to keep an eye on is Friday morning, 18th September. This is a bigger swell, 8ft from the WNW with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1302). The wind is cross-shore, which is okay, but the conditions are listed as marginal with a cross-chop. At this size, it’s really only for the experts. It’s a raw, powerful day for the keen locals who know the reef.
The rest of the period is mostly a write-off: strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy seas, and poor surf quality. The 22nd September has a weird 20-second period swell, but it’s tiny (3ft) and blown out by a fresh breeze. Not worth the paddle.
So, to wrap it up: tough run for the first week and a half, but the morning of the 21st is your best bet for a clean, fun wave. If you’re an expert, the 18th morning offers some serious power. Everything else is a skunk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1021 | 551 | 220 | 130 | 140 | 894 | 778 | 423 | 292 | 265 | 905 | 1098 | 631 | 294 | 173 | 129 | 99 | 179 | 309 | 768 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:01PM4.02m | 4:39AM3.98m | 4:51PM4.35m | 5:24AM4.26m | 5:34PM4.59m | 6:03AM4.44m | 6:13PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.52m | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:14AM4.49m | 7:27PM4.56m | 7:48AM4.37m | 8:02PM4.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:24PM0.44m | 10:40AM0.61m | 11:07PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:46PM-0.11m | 11:59AM0.15m | 00:22AM-0.19m | 12:35PM0.08m | 00:57AM-0.12m | 1:10PM0.13m | 1:30AM0.06m | 1:44PM0.28m | 2:02AM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 13 | — | WNW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 551 | 220 | 130 | 140 | — | — | — | 292 | 265 | 905 | — | 440 | 294 | 173 | 129 | 33 | 8 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 13 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | W 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 269 | 133 | 88 | — | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 3 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | S 3 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 1021 | — | — | 5 | — | 894 | 778 | 423 | — | — | 5 | 1098 | 631 | — | — | — | 99 | 179 | 309 | 768 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 615 | 497 | 89 | 113 | 13 | 96 | 625 | 93 | 111 | 91 | 143 | 93 | 141 | 89 | 13 | 89 | 98 | 98 | 93 | 11 |
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