Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 02 Mar 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
8.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doonloughan this week:

The surf forecast for Doonloughan over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doonloughan in the next 12 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 3rd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 6th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 7th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonloughan over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat morning).

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
3
0
2
0
0
2
3
3
!
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NW
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.2
W
1.7
W
0.4
NNW
0.9
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
WSW
2.3
W
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212111311161413131313191716131313121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1902126676532397248366285727222088225834062221700018061127206036162449
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
ESE
25
SE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
15
S
50
NNW
35
NNW
15
NW
25
SSW
35
S
25
S
45
S
45
S
40
S
45
SSE
45
S
45
S
30
NNW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:18AM
3.97
5:49PM
3.71
5:55AM
4.05
6:23PM
3.76
6:30AM
4.01
6:55PM
3.73
7:03AM
3.88
7:26PM
3.64
7:35AM
3.68
7:56PM
3.49
8:08AM
3.42
8:26PM
3.29
8:42AM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:05PM
0.43
11:34AM
-0.04
11:41PM
0.30
12:08PM
-0.08
12:15AM
0.26
12:39PM
-0.01
12:48AM
0.29
1:10PM
0.15
1:21AM
0.41
1:39PM
0.38
1:53AM
0.59
2:09PM
0.67
2:26AM
0.82
2:40PM
0.97
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Mon
09
Sunrise-7:24--7:22--7:20--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:09-
Sunset--6:21--6:22--6:23--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------44----1-----32-
Temp. °C8798101111677791010101011111068
Feels °C (?)2142364-4-20-12511122122
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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 12 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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