Doonloughan Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.44° N 10.14° W

Doonloughan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doonloughan sea temperature is
15.8°C
1.0° 

Doonloughan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doonloughan surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doonloughan this week:

The surf forecast for Doonloughan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doonloughan in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 12th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 12th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
8
1.6
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
13
1.7
W
10
2.1
W
10
2.1
W
10
3
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
W
10
2.3
W
8
3
WNW
13
3.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1170
1096
1240
686
382
220
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34
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861
2205
1108
683
732
3352
3840
2394
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
SSW
55
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
20
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30
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30
SW
30
SSW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
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NW
30
NW
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40
WSW
15
NNW
20
WNW
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High Tide
6:23AM3.77m
6:30PM4.08m
6:59AM3.84m
7:07PM4.06m
7:33AM3.82m
7:43PM3.94m
8:06AM3.73m
8:19PM3.72m
8:38AM3.56m
8:54PM3.45m
9:11AM3.35m
9:31PM3.14m
9:47AM3.10m
10:13PM2.83m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.26m
00:43AM-0.15m
12:53PM0.19m
1:17AM-0.08m
1:29PM0.21m
1:50AM0.09m
2:03PM0.33m
2:21AM0.35m
2:37PM0.52m
2:53AM0.65m
3:13PM0.77m
3:26AM0.97m
3:52PM1.05m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Doonloughan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Doonloughan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doonloughan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doonloughan 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 (Doonloughan) 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 Doonloughan 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.

Doonloughan is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Westport. If you plan a holiday in Mayo and Achill Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westport. Westport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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