Doolin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Doolin Point. It’s a bit of a rocky start, but there’s a standout session waiting for us if we’re patient.

The next week and a half is a proper mixed bag. We’ve got a lot of wind and big, unruly swell coming in first, which makes for poor conditions. The opening days, from Wednesday the 16th through to the end of the next week, are mostly a write-off for a clean paddle. There’s a gap there where you’re better off staying on the cliff with a coffee.

That big pulse hits on Thursday the 17th with a 12 ft swell out of the west, packing a strong energy reading (2481 on Friday morning). But with a strong breeze hammering it onshore, it’s a blown-out mess. This reef at Doolin Point needs the wind to play nice. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Now, look ahead. The real prize is Tuesday, September 22nd. We’ve got a 7 ft west swell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (2596), and it’s coming with a light ESE breeze, giving us a cross-off wind that cleans it right up. This is excellent surf for the experienced crew – that period and size will create some powerful, lined-up waves on this reef. It’ll be a bit of a paddle, but the sets will be worth the wait. Be aware, that much period can make it a bit too straight for some beach breaks, but on a point like this, it’s a dream. Crowds are likely here, so get there early.

After that, we get a nice run of cleaner conditions. Wednesday, September 23rd is worth a mention too – a clean 5 ft west swell with a light offshore easterly wind. It’s a touch smaller, but the quality will be there for a fun session. The energy drops back to moderate levels (771), so it’s more user-friendly.

The second week shows a few smaller pulses. Friday, September 25th has some size (6 ft) and a long period again (16 seconds), but it’s a bit further out and less certain. If that clean ESE wind holds, it could be a bonus. After the 27th, it really starts to drop off into tiny, weak surf with energy readings falling below 100 by the 29th. By the end of the month into early October, we’re looking at small, knee-to-waist high dribble. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: suffer through the wind for a week, and your reward is that Tuesday the 22nd. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. After that, it’s a slow fade.

Rusty.

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