Doonbeg Castle surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 10 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. 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 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 12th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
5
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
5.5
W
7.5
W
6.5
W
8
W
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
2.5
W
2.4
WNW
2
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
0.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.5
WSW
5
WSW
5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)14141416141614131210101091112121212141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)523924161195728261161373193512289650420241221816539241193902133817946800918164683732
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
50
SSE
45
SW
50
SSW
50
WSW
50
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
ESE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
30
SSW
50
SSW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
2.67
12:17AM
2.84
1:17PM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.75
7:06AM
1.58
7:37PM
1.69
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-8:27--8:29--8:30--8:31--8:34--8:36--8:37-
light rain
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
384473211---15181221810
Temp. °C69578889799810121211119101111
Feels °C (?)-2-1-6-4-3-4-123445499320417
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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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