
Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, W swell with 8,586 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Tue afternoon, severe gales from the WNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 17 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
403 | 98 | 125 | 564 | 291 | 958 | 1207 | 1138 | 862 | 914 | 3681 | 3310 | 2589 | 2172 | 1565 | 1190 | 8270 | 6011 | 5541 | 8457 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:27PM3.04m | 10:50AM3.13m | 11:45PM2.88m | 12:11PM3.04m | 1:10AM2.90m | 1:30PM3.14m | 2:21AM3.11m | 2:32PM3.35m | 3:11AM3.40m | 3:20PM3.62m | 3:52AM3.72m | 4:01PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM1.70m | 5:00PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.89m | 7:03PM1.67m | 7:34AM1.82m | 8:22PM1.44m | 8:41AM1.55m | 9:09PM1.13m | 9:25AM1.24m | 9:45PM0.81m | 10:01AM0.91m | 10:19PM0.51m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | 10 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -4 | -4 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | WSW 10 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
403 | 98 | 125 | 564 | 255 | 958 | 1207 | 1138 | 862 | 914 | — | — | — | — | — | 1190 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 11 | W 15 | W 10 | W 17 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 93 | 41 | 2 | 291 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 3681 | 3310 | 2589 | 2172 | 1565 | — | 8270 | 6011 | 5541 | 8457 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 177 | 173 | 293 | 363 | 511 | 141 | 141 | 13 | 592 | 546 | 651 | 617 |
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Information about the Doolin Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doolin Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doolin Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doolin Point 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 (Doolin Point) 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 Doolin Point 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.
Doolin Point is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Inis. If you plan a holiday in Clare, look for hotels and other accommodation in Inis. Inis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










