Doonbeg Castle Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.74° N 9.54° W

Doonbeg Castle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doonbeg Castle sea temperature is
16.5°C
2.0° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, W swell with 17,422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 24th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 24th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Tue morning).

Wed
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
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0
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1
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2
2
1
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1
1
1
2
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
12
1.2
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
2.3
W
10
4.5
W
16
4
W
14
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2.4
W
10
2.5
W
10
3
W
10
3
W
11
3
W
12
2.5
W
12
2.4
W
11
1.9
W
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.7
SW
10
2.2
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1180
329
410
1112
10480
7033
4513
3120
1730
1280
1370
1928
1923
2440
1825
1439
959
206
592
783
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
25
W
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
30
ESE
55
ESE
60
SSE
55
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:25AM3.50m
4:32PM3.79m
4:58AM3.77m
5:06PM4.03m
5:30AM4.01m
5:39PM4.21m
6:02AM4.18m
6:13PM4.31m
6:35AM4.26m
6:48PM4.31m
7:09AM4.24m
7:26PM4.20m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.72m
10:32AM0.81m
10:53PM0.43m
11:03AM0.55m
11:23PM0.19m
11:35AM0.33m
11:54PM0.03m
12:08PM0.17m
00:26AM-0.04m
12:41PM0.10m
1:00AM0.01m
1:17PM0.13m
1:36AM0.16m
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7:32
7:30
7:28
7:25
7:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
12
9
11
12
9
10
9
9
11
11
10
8
8
8
9
12
7
8
4
7
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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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