Doonloughan surf break

Doonloughan surfForecast / Mayo and Achill Island / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 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
11.4° 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
2.1
W
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
2.5
W
11
2
W
11
1.6
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
13
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
2.3
SW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
1313
3606
3512
3167
1613
890
510
135
33
55
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
15
24
11
Wind (km/h)
25
W
35
W
40
WNW
40
W
30
WNW
15
NW
15
SE
25
SSE
30
S
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
30
S
35
S
35
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM3.95m
6:20AM3.83m
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
Low Tide
11:38AM0.11m
00:06AM0.14m
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
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5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
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9:35
9:36
9:37
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
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3
2
3
1
4
6
1
4
1
2
Temp °C
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
13
4
2
2
2
4
5
6
6
7
6
5
6
6
9
10
7
7
8
9
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
14
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
2.5
W
11
2
W
11
1.6
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
2.2
WSW
11
2.1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
15
2.3
SW
10
2.2
SW
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
132
18
8
7
7
1613
890
510
135
51
101
26
1165
850
22
1020
970
24
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
W
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
N
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
9
17
7
6
7
6
6
6
33
55
25
24
3
21
15
20
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
13
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
17
6
8
8
17
31
5
4
5
18
12
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
7
2.1
W
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
12
3.5
W
12
0.4
SE
3
1.4
S
6
1.4
SW
6
2.4
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.2
SW
9
2.1
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
Energy kJ
206
1313
3606
3512
3167
3
148
151
714
4570
4258
2381
822
833
575
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
230
299
283
299
184
107
0
0
133
110
133
110
107
110
33
107
476
42
78
282
78
Best forecast wave conditions in Mayo and Achill Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
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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