Surf Forecasts:
Doonloughan surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, W swell with 3,133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doonloughan in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonloughan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 130 | 186 | 122 | 113 | 82 | 57 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 1134 | 3133 | 1608 | 928 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:51PM4.16m | 7:26AM3.77m | 7:32PM4.17m | 8:05AM3.74m | 8:12PM4.06m | 8:43AM3.64m | 8:50PM3.84m | 9:20AM3.48m | 9:29PM3.54m | 9:57AM3.27m | 10:10PM3.21m | 10:37AM3.05m | 10:55PM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.30m | 1:09AM-0.19m | 1:16PM0.25m | 1:48AM-0.18m | 1:55PM0.29m | 2:25AM-0.03m | 2:34PM0.41m | 3:01AM0.22m | 3:12PM0.60m | 3:37AM0.53m | 3:52PM0.84m | 4:14AM0.87m | 4:37PM1.11m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | NW 6 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
471 | 394 | 249 | 165 | 157 | 186 | 122 | 113 | 82 | 57 | 27 | 235 | 135 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 47 | 43 | 928 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SW 11 | SW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | N 8 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 57 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 26 | 5 | — | — | 39 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 15 | SW 11 | S 11 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | N 8 | W 11 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | 5 | 130 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 157 | — | — | 111 | 277 | 483 | 1134 | 3133 | 1608 | 113 | 424 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 107 | 110 | 145 | 682 | 465 | 145 | 720 | 107 | 107 | 78 | 110 | 168 | 141 | 109 | 623 | 382 | 135 | 567 | 558 | 566 |
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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.











