
Surf Forecasts:
Doonbeg Castle surf forecast from 7 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with 8,752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period with WNW swell.
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 Monday (Nov 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doonbeg Castle in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonbeg Castle over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
144 | 102 | 65 | 42 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 52 | 51 | 59 | 113 | 93 | 80 | 53 | 23 | 282 | 264 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:22AM3.88m | 3:37PM3.88m | 3:58AM3.99m | 4:15PM3.93m | 4:32AM4.04m | 4:51PM3.92m | 5:04AM4.03m | 5:26PM3.86m | 5:37AM3.96m | 6:01PM3.74m | 6:12AM3.84m | 6:38PM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.42m | 9:35AM0.50m | 9:51PM0.36m | 10:11AM0.37m | 10:25PM0.36m | 10:45AM0.31m | 10:57PM0.41m | 11:18AM0.31m | 11:30PM0.50m | 11:51AM0.38m | 00:02AM0.64m | 12:26PM0.52m | 00:35AM0.81m | ||||||
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 7 |
144 | 102 | 65 | 42 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 52 | 51 | 59 | 113 | 93 | 80 | 53 | 13 | 282 | 264 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NNW 10 |
— | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 36 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | W 20 | — | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | — | SW 9 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 15 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NNW 5 | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 110 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 28 | 94 | 136 | 623 | 61 | 61 | 166 | 79 | 73 | 75 | 16 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doonbeg Castle may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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.










