Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 IST
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Doonloughan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doonloughan sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
3
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
12
0.4
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
N
7
1.9
SW
10
1.8
SW
9
1.8
SW
9
1.8
WSW
9
0.1
W
18
0.7
W
16
2.2
W
13
2
W
13
1.9
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
16
47
23
11
5
1
0
0
0
0
6
237
0
0
1142
1019
698
515
361
279
Wind (km/h)
20
S
35
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
S
10
WNW
15
NNE
5
SE
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
NNE
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:07PM3.74m
9:53AM3.27m
10:03PM3.54m
10:58AM3.05m
11:06PM3.34m
12:09PM2.91m
00:14AM3.18m
1:21PM2.89m
1:25AM3.08m
2:27PM2.96m
2:31AM3.06m
3:21PM3.09m
3:29AM3.09m
Low Tide
3:27AM0.32m
3:39PM0.89m
4:30AM0.51m
4:43PM1.12m
5:42AM0.67m
5:59PM1.27m
6:57AM0.75m
7:20PM1.29m
8:04AM0.76m
8:30PM1.20m
9:00AM0.74m
9:27PM1.06m
9:46AM0.72m
cloud
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:46
9:49
9:50
9:51
5
7
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
14
15
15
16
16
17
19
22
21
18
8
9
7
9
6
8
8
8
8
8
9
11
12
13
14
14
15
20
21
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
0.6
NNW
8
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
0.1
N
7
1.9
SW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
14
1.8
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
2.2
W
13
2
W
13
1.9
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
1877
622
47
951
1309
1226
1
652
17
29
523
554
465
1693
1329
1142
1019
698
515
361
279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
W
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
26
16
24
23
11
5
12
25
24
18
33
32
237
17
17
17
16
6
6
15
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
18
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
25
3
22
21
12
7
10
6
19
18
18
15
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
2.5
SW
9
2.2
SW
10
1.8
SW
9
1.8
SW
9
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
145
1079
1001
531
503
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
110
78
107
107
78
107
110
78
78
110
78
67
107
33
42
127
33
0
0
53
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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