Doonbeg Castle Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.74° N 9.54° W

Doonbeg Castle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doonbeg Castle sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.4° 

Doonbeg Castle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doonbeg Castle surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, W swell with 2,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
8
2.2
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
11
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.4
W
9
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
9
1.5
W
8
1.5
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
8
0.9
NW
14
1.4
WNW
12
3
WSW
10
2.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
869
936
1402
1449
984
1467
1831
1339
561
302
243
422
551
422
295
239
264
527
1633
700
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
35
SW
25
W
30
SW
40
SW
30
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
20
W
25
WSW
15
S
15
S
20
WSW
20
W
20
NW
10
NNW
15
SE
25
S
35
SW
25
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Wind State
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:26PM3.22m
2:21AM3.15m
2:47PM3.46m
3:34AM3.44m
3:50PM3.79m
4:28AM3.75m
4:39PM4.11m
5:13AM4.02m
5:23PM4.34m
5:52AM4.19m
6:02PM4.45m
6:29AM4.27m
6:40PM4.44m
Low Tide
7:11AM1.39m
8:13PM1.12m
8:44AM1.20m
9:26PM0.77m
9:46AM0.88m
10:18PM0.39m
10:35AM0.57m
11:02PM0.08m
11:16AM0.32m
11:41PM-0.11m
11:55AM0.15m
00:18AM-0.18m
12:31PM0.09m
00:52AM-0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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13
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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.

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