Doolin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, let’s look at what’s coming. It’s not going to be a classic run, but there are a couple of windows worth waking up for.

First thing to note, the water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than you’d expect for this time of year. That’s a bit of a bonus.

The overall pattern is pretty quiet to start. Monday the 10th is the first nod to surf, but it’s nothing to write home about. Doolin Point has a small 3 ft west swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is weak (82). The morning has a light cross-off breeze, so it’ll look clean, but the waves are just ordinary. Not worth the drive.

Tuesday the 11th is a write-off, and Wednesday the 12th sees a slight bump. Wednesday morning gets a 4 ft west-southwest swell, period climbing to 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to moderate (212). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. Honestly, this is one of the better looking slots for the whole period, but it’s still only marginal. Best bet for a quiet session if you’re desperate.

Thursday the 13th morning is similar, a 4 ft west-southwest swell, 10-second period, energy at 250, and a light cross breeze. It’s not terrible, but it’s not pumping either. The afternoon gets a proper onshore wind, so that’s it.

From Friday the 14th through the weekend, it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. The swell stays around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is consistently onshore from the north-west and west-northwest, making it messy. Not worth it.

A little gap pops up Monday the 17th where the morning offers a 5 ft west-southwest swell, 8-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the south-southeast. Energy is moderate (266). That’s a standout for this stretch, but it’s a short window. The afternoon gets hammered by a fresh 22 mph onshore breeze. Get in early.

The rest of that week is a real struggle. Tuesday the 18th has a long-period 11-second swell in the afternoon, 4 ft from the west, energy hitting 407, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. That’s a tough one to watch.

Then we get to Thursday the 20th morning. This is the pick of the forecast. Clear skies, an offshore wind from the east-northeast at only 6 mph, and a clean 3 ft west swell with a 9-second period. Energy is low (108), but it’s glassy. Doolin Point with offshore wind and a little west swell... that’s the kind of session that feels bigger than it is. Crowds are possible, so keep that in mind.

The very end of the period, Saturday the 22nd afternoon, throws up a 7 ft west swell with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong (711). That’s a lot of water. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a raw, lumpy beast. Only for experts, and even then, it’s not clean.

The standout: Thursday the 20th morning – Doolin Point, offshore glass, clean lines. Small but perfect.
The wildcard: Monday the 17th morning – a bit more size, still clean, but you have to be there early.

It’s a lean patch for Doolin Point. A few mornings offer a chance, but there’s a lot of onshore wind in between. The surf is inconsistent, but when it’s clean, it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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