Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 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
11.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
1.5
SW
6
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
1.6
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
9
0.3
NNW
9
1.6
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
673
507
305
192
117
57
36
22
156
33
30
30
0
6
11
6
15
0
0
6
6
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
N
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
30
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
NE
10
E
15
NNE
35
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:21PM3.09m
3:29AM3.09m
4:06PM3.22m
4:18AM3.14m
4:45PM3.34m
5:01AM3.19m
5:21PM3.44m
5:40AM3.25m
5:55PM3.51m
6:18AM3.28m
6:29PM3.54m
6:54AM3.27m
7:04PM3.54m
Low Tide
9:00AM0.74m
9:27PM1.06m
9:46AM0.72m
10:14PM0.91m
10:26AM0.71m
10:54PM0.78m
11:02AM0.70m
11:30PM0.67m
11:37AM0.70m
00:06AM0.60m
12:12PM0.72m
00:41AM0.57m
12:46PM0.75m
1:17AM0.58m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:57
9:58
2
3
1
6
3
1
1
Temp °C
19
22
22
21
23
20
16
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
13
12
18
22
22
20
22
19
13
9
8
8
10
10
7
9
10
11
12
11
13
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.2
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
673
507
305
192
117
57
36
22
67
215
362
270
372
1460
920
921
1126
572
318
214
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.5
N
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.5
W
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
1.2
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.5
SW
14
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
6
6
15
7
49
30
41
66
28
79
30
30
92
104
167
116
107
231
157
100
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
N
9
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
18
15
15
14
3
2
4
3
18
33
115
124
127
6
11
6
15
71
99
6
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
SE
3
0.5
S
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.5
SW
6
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
1.6
SSW
10
1.7
SW
9
Energy kJ
5
15
2
7
77
156
6
3
490
492
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
33
36
0
0
0
77
0
475
181
107
110
67
67
42
78
42
42
33
53
53
77
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
6
6
9
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
7
7
7
5
4
4
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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