Surf Forecasts:
Doolin Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with 37 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doolin Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Doolin Point in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doolin Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for Doolin Point.
Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for anything decent. We're looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. The first suggestion of proper swell doesn't pop up until the very end of the period, and even then, the conditions look messy.
The first few days through to the 29th of July are all about tiny, weak waves. We're talking knee-high dribble at best, with the combined swell energy barely reaching a whisper, often in the low double digits (20-40 range). The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, which keeps the water clean, but there's just no power behind the swell to make it worthwhile. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 62°.
Then, around the 30th of July, we finally see a pulse of energy. But it's a messy one. The swell is forecast to push up to 6 ft, which is a proper size, and the combined energy jumps to 311 (moderate), but it's a windswell with a short period of just 7 seconds. That means it'll be lumpy, bumpy, and blown out by a fresh cross-onshore wind of 19 mph. The direction is right out of the west, which is the optimum for the reef, but the wind will chop it all to pieces. This setup is a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. The size is also getting into the zone where it's too much for beginners and only interesting for experts, but the poor conditions would make it a struggle for anyone.
So, to sum it up: there's nothing to get excited about here. It's a blank run for the entire forecast period. For an exposed spot like Doolin Point, that's pretty normal. You'd be better off looking at other options or waiting for a better forecast.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 12 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:51PM4.69m | 7:26AM4.39m | 7:38PM4.72m | 8:13AM4.34m | 8:23PM4.61m | 8:58AM4.20m | 9:08PM4.40m | 9:43AM4.01m | 9:53PM4.11m | 10:28AM3.78m | 10:40PM3.78m | 11:15AM3.56m | 11:32PM3.47m | 12:07PM3.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM-0.14m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:49AM-0.13m | 2:02PM0.35m | 2:33AM0.01m | 2:45PM0.51m | 3:17AM0.25m | 3:30PM0.75m | 4:01AM0.57m | 4:17PM1.01m | 4:47AM0.92m | 5:12PM1.28m | 5:42AM1.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 3 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 12 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 16 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 11 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NW 6 | NE 3 | NE 3 | N 5 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 104 | 109 | 104 | 144 | 104 | 162 | 1387 | 9 | 90 | 542 | 186 | 59 | 144 | 59 | 59 | 104 | 59 | 59 | 410 | 59 | 69 |
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