Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 7th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the N by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
NW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
2
WNW
12
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.8
NNW
11
2.2
N
7
3
N
8
2.5
N
8
2.1
N
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
327
135
88
64
56
42
1256
517
553
500
763
453
1014
973
470
254
262
428
281
44
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
N
20
NE
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
5
NW
5
NNE
20
N
35
NE
45
NNE
45
N
55
N
40
N
20
NW
10
SE
25
SW
35
N
35
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:20AM3.19m
8:29PM3.37m
8:58AM3.00m
9:07PM3.20m
9:41AM2.79m
9:52PM3.03m
10:34AM2.62m
10:46PM2.89m
11:41AM2.52m
11:51PM2.80m
12:57PM2.55m
1:02AM2.82m
2:06PM2.72m
2:06AM2.93m
Low Tide
2:10PM0.88m
2:41AM0.77m
2:45PM1.06m
3:22AM0.96m
3:23PM1.23m
4:12AM1.13m
4:11PM1.40m
5:16AM1.23m
5:19PM1.52m
6:33AM1.22m
6:47PM1.52m
7:44AM1.07m
8:05PM1.38m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
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light rain
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5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
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9:15
9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:24
9:25
1
1
4
5
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
10
10
9
8
8
9
10
11
10
10
11
10
9
9
8
9
9
9
9
10
10
5
3
3
4
4
6
4
6
8
8
6
3
-1
0
-3
1
4
6
3
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.1
SW
12
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
N
9
0.6
WNW
6
2
WNW
12
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
1.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
76
6
135
88
64
56
32
1256
517
553
500
100
65
37
20
17
17
15
14
281
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.6
N
7
0.5
NNW
10
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
N
9
0.1
SW
8
0.3
W
15
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
21
0.3
W
9
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
44
10
36
57
37
42
3
38
125
119
8
8
1
3
3
3
9
14
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
N
7
0.3
NNW
10
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
8
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
7
6
35
24
20
10
11
2
8
6
8
6
4
3
5
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
7
1.3
NW
10
0.7
N
7
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
NNW
2
1.8
NNW
11
2.2
N
7
3
N
8
2.5
N
8
2.1
N
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.8
NW
8
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
41
327
43
1
1
763
453
1014
973
470
254
262
428
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
77
127
53
53
151
0
107
110
0
0
67
145
344
475
273
109
109
0
133
127
226
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
3
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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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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