Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 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
11.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
11
1.6
N
11
1
N
8
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
7
2.4
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
4
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
1.3
N
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.4
W
13
2.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
831
584
133
245
223
343
383
338
429
825
3037
6353
5384
3460
1837
1151
263
108
64
633
1739
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
35
NW
40
WNW
50
WNW
55
NW
50
NNW
50
NNW
35
N
25
NNW
10
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
45
NW
35
NNW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:51PM2.80m
12:57PM2.55m
1:02AM2.82m
2:06PM2.72m
2:06AM2.93m
3:02PM2.98m
3:03AM3.12m
3:49PM3.27m
3:55AM3.34m
4:33PM3.55m
4:43AM3.56m
5:15PM3.78m
5:31AM3.73m
Low Tide
5:19PM1.52m
6:33AM1.22m
6:47PM1.52m
7:44AM1.07m
8:05PM1.38m
8:40AM0.85m
9:04PM1.15m
9:28AM0.60m
9:53PM0.87m
10:12AM0.37m
10:38PM0.59m
10:55AM0.20m
11:22PM0.33m
11:38AM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:30
9:30
9:32
9:35
1
1
2
Temp °C
10
8
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
11
1
-1
2
1
4
4
4
5
2
2
0
-3
-1
1
2
3
6
6
6
8
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
11
0.4
W
11
0.6
NW
7
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
N
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
1.3
N
9
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.6
W
9
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
37
35
34
17
15
14
13
11
53
49
79
42
65
65
57
33
263
108
64
389
1739
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.5
NNW
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
8
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
1.4
W
13
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
4
3
62
3
2
4
17
15
14
1
211
78
38
633
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
W
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.3
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
N
8
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
4
3
17
2
1
1
1
14
39
40
30
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
11
1.6
N
11
1
N
8
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
7
2.4
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
4.5
NW
12
4.5
NW
12
4
NW
11
3
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
831
584
133
245
223
343
383
338
429
825
3037
6353
5384
3460
1837
1151
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
4
Distance (km)
476
702
661
392
612
392
196
242
223
1101
592
593
1297
796
565
53
110
110
591
127
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
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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