Doonbeg Castle surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 IST
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Doonbeg Castle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doonbeg Castle sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doonbeg Castle this week:

The surf forecast for Doonbeg Castle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doonbeg Castle in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonbeg Castle over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
W
16
0.9
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
0.9
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
75
103
82
55
37
32
76
53
34
34
75
285
473
565
390
297
358
586
581
538
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
5
ESE
10
NW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
15
NE
10
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:55AM3.13m
00:17AM3.29m
1:20PM3.13m
1:37AM3.34m
2:32PM3.28m
2:44AM3.48m
3:27PM3.49m
3:37AM3.64m
4:10PM3.68m
4:20AM3.78m
4:46PM3.84m
4:59AM3.87m
5:19PM3.94m
Low Tide
6:01PM1.41m
7:04AM1.04m
7:38PM1.36m
8:21AM0.89m
8:47PM1.15m
9:17AM0.70m
9:38PM0.91m
10:01AM0.54m
10:20PM0.70m
10:38AM0.43m
10:56PM0.53m
11:11AM0.38m
11:30PM0.42m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
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8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:01
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
12
13
13
12
13
12
12
13
14
14
16
18
15
14
17
13
11
10
10
11
12
8
12
11
12
11
10
10
11
11
12
14
15
12
10
13
10
10
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.9
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
12
1.1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
76
75
103
82
55
37
32
76
53
34
34
22
285
473
565
390
297
191
586
581
538
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
16
0.5
W
9
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WNW
17
0.4
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
15
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
10
1
3
11
20
75
41
15
57
108
358
136
102
74
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
NNE
3
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
20
8
14
135
73
73
73
25
94
114
14
14
8
8
8
14
14
25
25
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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Information about the Doonbeg Castle Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Doonbeg Castle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doonbeg Castle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doonbeg Castle 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 (Doonbeg Castle) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Doonbeg Castle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Foynes which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Tra Li and Fenit.

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