Doonbeg Castle surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 13 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
9.9° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 13th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
2
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
0.6
NW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
2.2
WSW
5.5
WSW
4
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.9
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
W
0.9
WSW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)1211109911121212141413121111101011101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)223611747063601589284710841332120266981363813887931292726490452250170125
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
S
10
WSW
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
S
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31-
Sunset--8:31--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:39--8:40--8:43
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3--1-23-22--21-------
Temp. °C79109141212121110121312121110101091010
Feels °C (?)2572107842168676776686
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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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