Doonbeg Castle surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 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
9.6° 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 (Mar 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 25th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
W
7
WNW
6
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.6
NW
2.5
W
1.3
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
W
4
W
5
WNW
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)151313131212121022181614141311111615131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10660171881222183864604218672213451771147551030477145186209416724093116506955369141243363
Wind
(km/h)
55
W
60
NW
50
NW
45
NW
30
NW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
35
NW
25
WNW
30
SW
50
WSW
45
WSW
40
W
30
W
30
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoffoffoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:52PM
3.60
9:31AM
3.32
10:00PM
3.31
10:54AM
3.05
11:28PM
3.16
12:33PM
3.02
1:00AM
3.25
1:57PM
3.22
2:13AM
3.50
2:57PM
3.49
3:06AM
3.78
3:41PM
3.75
3:49AM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
0.85
3:30PM
1.18
4:23AM
1.15
5:04PM
1.46
6:18AM
1.21
6:58PM
1.42
7:48AM
0.98
8:13PM
1.16
8:46AM
0.67
9:04PM
0.86
9:30AM
0.40
9:46PM
0.59
10:08AM
0.20
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15
Sunset6:57--6:59--7:00--7:01--7:04--7:06--7:07--
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light rain
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light rain
light rain
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clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3421-113--2----1-----
Temp. °C9667871010888899910111111129
Feels °C (?)-2-7-7-3-1144200-123-1146574
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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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