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Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 17th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doonloughan over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | N 7 | N 6 | |
3661 | 3299 | 1739 | 890 | 567 | 132 | 31 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:42PM4.02m | 7:09AM3.82m | 7:27PM4.00m | 8:00AM3.70m | 8:15PM3.90m | 8:54AM3.51m | 9:07PM3.74m | 9:53AM3.27m | 10:03PM3.54m | 10:58AM3.05m | 11:06PM3.34m | 12:09PM2.91m | 00:14AM3.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.04m | 1:08PM0.22m | 1:40AM0.05m | 1:55PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.15m | 2:44PM0.64m | 3:27AM0.32m | 3:39PM0.89m | 4:30AM0.51m | 4:43PM1.12m | 5:42AM0.67m | 5:59PM1.27m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 |
2 | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 16 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 1739 | 890 | 567 | 132 | 22 | 132 | — | 2999 | 2205 | 24 | 24 | 1149 | 1069 | 1047 | 20 | 557 | 480 | 362 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 31 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 10 | 169 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | — | SE 4 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3661 | 3299 | — | — | 6 | 161 | 381 | 545 | 3894 | 3687 | 2568 | 1456 | 1005 | — | 19 | — | 922 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 283 | 228 | 42 | 0 | 78 | 273 | 110 | 255 | 304 | 299 | 181 | 42 | 107 | 107 | 33 | 33 | 107 | 107 | 107 | 110 | 67 |
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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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