Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 11 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
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
NW
12
4
NW
12
3
NW
11
2.4
NW
10
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.9
WNW
9
0.3
W
14
1.1
W
13
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
13
0.2
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
392
381
458
842
2239
5245
4158
2232
1088
599
1367
2122
1228
573
37
386
0
0
0
8
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
25
N
30
NW
35
NW
35
WNW
50
WNW
50
NW
50
NNW
40
NNW
30
NW
35
WNW
50
NW
30
NNW
15
NNW
20
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
30
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:06PM2.72m
2:06AM2.93m
3:02PM2.98m
3:03AM3.12m
3:49PM3.27m
3:55AM3.34m
4:33PM3.55m
4:43AM3.56m
5:15PM3.78m
5:31AM3.73m
5:58PM3.95m
6:20AM3.83m
6:42PM4.02m
Low Tide
8:05PM1.38m
8:40AM0.85m
9:04PM1.15m
9:28AM0.60m
9:53PM0.87m
10:12AM0.37m
10:38PM0.59m
10:55AM0.20m
11:22PM0.33m
11:38AM0.11m
00:06AM0.14m
12:23PM0.12m
00:52AM0.04m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:46
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:39
5:37
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9:25
9:28
9:30
9:30
9:32
9:35
9:36
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
11
10
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
13
12
5
4
5
3
3
0
-2
-1
0
3
3
1
5
8
9
7
5
6
6
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
N
7
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.9
NNW
9
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
2.5
NW
9
1.9
WNW
9
0.5
N
8
1.1
W
13
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
13
3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
14
13
16
54
49
79
69
65
65
57
138
33
33
1228
573
29
386
3678
4304
3691
2088
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
N
8
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
4
17
15
14
1
1
54
19
46
37
82
7
6
6
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
NNW
7
0.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
2
1
3
2
1
17
17
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3.5
WNW
10
4.5
NW
12
4
NW
12
3
NW
11
2.4
NW
10
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3.5
NW
9
1.8
W
8
2
W
8
Energy kJ
372
392
381
458
842
2239
5245
4158
2232
1088
599
1367
2122
450
548
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
3
1
5
1
1
Distance (km)
359
554
223
645
494
593
1090
1323
565
1149
127
550
356
165
33
107
110
42
111
42
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
5
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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