Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 13 Apr 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
9.4° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 13th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
2.1
W
1.6
WNW
0.9
NW
0.8
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
NNW
6
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
0.6
WNW
2.5
WSW
2.1
W
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
W
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)1010911109981514131111119101099912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1048826442202113301270000005400326232058
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
30
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
S
35
S
60
SSW
45
SW
40
S
50
S
60
S
40
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
15
W
25
S
30
S
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--
Sunset-8:36--8:37--8:39--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:46-
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--32513131116--------2
Temp. °C8991012111010101110111010101010991111
Feels °C (?)2314543-20200234445452
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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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