Doonbeg Castle surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 02 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
9.4° 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 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 8th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
3
0
1
3
0
3
0
0
0
3
2
0
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.5
W
1
NW
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.2
W
2.3
WNW
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.8
WSW
5
W
5
W
5.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)101011101312111514131313121311191717161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1040449242185430522466115823686199439534001475722793814188641465916160996144042731
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
S
30
S
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
10
S
45
SSW
50
SW
30
WSW
35
W
20
WSW
30
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
30
SSE
30
NW
40
NNW
10
W
30
SSE
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:01AM
4.20
6:22PM
4.14
6:34AM
4.18
6:52PM
4.12
7:07AM
4.07
7:22PM
4.02
7:39AM
3.89
7:52PM
3.85
8:12AM
3.65
8:25PM
3.63
8:48AM
3.38
9:01PM
3.37
9:30AM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55PM
0.26
12:13PM
0.08
12:27AM
0.21
12:43PM
0.15
12:58AM
0.24
1:12PM
0.30
1:28AM
0.35
1:41PM
0.51
1:59AM
0.54
2:11PM
0.76
2:32AM
0.78
2:43PM
1.03
3:08AM
1.05
3:19PM
1.31
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:11--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56-
Sunset--8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23
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light rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
-1432-5166-----115124
Temp. °C889119981197789111311979910
Feels °C (?)42244342-2-1-31-12443-2625
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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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