Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doolin Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the long-range outlook for Doolin Point. Let's be real upfront: this is a tough one. The 16-day window is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it's a waiting game for the right window.
The first solid batch of surf kicks off on Wednesday morning, 12th August. We're looking at a 3 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak (180). The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The catch? It's cloudy with a 9 mph SE cross-off wind, which is a minor positive, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." So, not the one.
Skip ahead to Thursday morning, 13th August. This is the first real standout. We've got a 4 ft swell from the W, period 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (250). The wind is a light SSE breeze at 6 mph, blowing cross-off, and the sky is clear. The comment says "expect good surf conditions." This is your best early bet for clean, lined-up waves. The wind is going to glass it off nicely.
The pattern then gets messy. Friday through Sunday (14th to 16th August) are a write-off with onshore winds and small, choppy surf. The 17th and 18th bring some size but it's windy and lumpy. The 19th of August sees a jump in size with a 8 ft swell from the W, but it's cross-on with a 16 mph wind, so it's a chop fest for experts only.
The 20th of August (Thursday) shows a drop in wind, with a 6 ft WNW swell and a 9 mph cross-shore breeze. The comment says "marginal," but it's the best of a bad bunch if you're desperate.
The 21st and 22nd of August offer a brief reprieve with small, clean waves under light winds, but nothing to get excited about. Then we hit another blank run from the 23rd to the 26th.
The real standout is the 27th of August. Thursday morning sees a 8 ft swell from the W with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is strong (1019). The wind is a light 3 mph SW cross-on, which is about as close to glassy as you'll get with that size. The comment says "marginal," but given the conditions, this is the best opportunity in the entire window. The period is decent, so it will have some punch, but it's big enough for experts only. Afternoon holds at 7 ft with a 3 mph WNW cross-on and a longer 11-second period, which could produce some solid walls.
The rest of the window is a fade to small, onshore slop. If you're chasing the best, your window is the 27th of August for a big, clean-ish swell. Be prepared for crowds, as consistency is a factor here.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 164 | 324 | 250 | 231 | 230 | 113 | 161 | 138 | 57 | 66 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 128 | 181 | 92 | 99 | 190 | 566 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:51PM4.60m | 6:24AM4.40m | 6:35PM4.76m | 7:07AM4.48m | 7:17PM4.78m | 7:46AM4.45m | 7:56PM4.66m | 8:25AM4.32m | 8:35PM4.42m | 9:02AM4.12m | 9:15PM4.10m | 9:40AM3.86m | 9:56PM3.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.38m | 00:05AM-0.10m | 12:18PM0.21m | 00:47AM-0.23m | 12:59PM0.14m | 1:26AM-0.21m | 1:37PM0.19m | 2:03AM-0.04m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:39AM0.24m | 2:53PM0.59m | 3:15AM0.60m | 3:32PM0.90m | 3:52AM0.99m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 28 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | — | W 18 | W 7 | — | SW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 180 | 164 | 324 | 250 | 231 | — | 113 | — | 138 | 57 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 16 | — | 6 | 92 | — | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 11 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 3 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 230 | 3 | 161 | — | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | 128 | 181 | — | 99 | 190 | 566 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 296 | 104 | 644 | 141 | 719 | 683 | 9 | 59 | 69 | 96 | 296 | 631 | 353 | 96 | 113 | 93 |
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