
Surf Forecasts:
Doonloughan surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 12,881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with W 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doonloughan in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 25th Oct) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonloughan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1465 | 1070 | 7838 | 4848 | 3652 | 2731 | 27 | 16 | 1689 | 3240 | 10091 | 7211 | 1722 | 693 | 0 | 12880 | 8157 | 1336 | 331 | 202 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:50PM2.70m | 2:52AM2.62m | 2:52PM2.88m | 3:39AM2.88m | 3:39PM3.11m | 4:17AM3.17m | 4:19PM3.34m | 4:52AM3.46m | 4:57PM3.56m | 5:26AM3.70m | 5:35PM3.74m | 6:01AM3.88m | 6:15PM3.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM1.21m | 8:53AM1.42m | 9:26PM0.95m | 9:39AM1.16m | 10:02PM0.68m | 10:17AM0.89m | 10:36PM0.43m | 10:53AM0.63m | 11:09PM0.22m | 11:28AM0.39m | 11:44PM0.09m | 12:05PM0.21m | 00:20AM0.05m | ||||||||
8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 17 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 13 | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 13 | WSW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 11 |
1465 | 1070 | — | — | 3652 | 58 | 2043 | 1732 | 5 | 215 | 4 | 7211 | 1722 | 693 | — | — | 8157 | 1230 | 331 | 175 | 119 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | — | — | N 9 | — | N 7 | N 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | W 21 |
— | 371 | — | — | 158 | — | 27 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2513 | 1336 | 281 | 202 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | — |
— | 212 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1062 | 98 | 48 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | — | SW 6 | SW 9 | W 11 | WNW 13 | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 |
87 | 77 | 7838 | 4848 | 1194 | 2731 | 1065 | — | 1689 | 3240 | 10091 | — | 373 | 1566 | 5848 | 12880 | — | — | 1333 | 1546 | 3376 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 109 | 145 | 299 | 557 | 107 | 78 | 33 | 243 | 591 | 582 | 228 | 109 | 107 | 313 | 796 | 676 | 42 | 592 | 649 | 661 |
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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.










