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Doughmore surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Doughmore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doughmore sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doughmore this week:
The surf forecast for Doughmore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughmore in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughmore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | |
72 | 273 | 256 | 329 | 410 | 1453 | 3452 | 3312 | 1848 | 947 | 622 | 1148 | 1129 | 643 | 344 | 216 | 991 | 2877 | 3095 | 3032 | 1626 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | |
High Tide | 1:31PM3.06m | 1:42AM3.25m | 2:26PM3.33m | 2:37AM3.47m | 3:14PM3.62m | 3:27AM3.72m | 3:59PM3.91m | 4:15AM3.96m | 4:43PM4.14m | 5:02AM4.15m | 5:27PM4.30m | 5:50AM4.24m | 6:12PM4.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM1.42m | 8:16AM0.98m | 8:42PM1.15m | 9:06AM0.71m | 9:31PM0.83m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:15PM0.52m | 10:34AM0.22m | 10:59PM0.24m | 11:18AM0.09m | 11:43PM0.04m | 12:02PM0.07m | 00:28AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
 kJ | 14 | 14 | 6 | 55 | 50 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 643 | 344 | 216 | 991 | 2877 | 3095 | 3032 | 1626 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 19 | W 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | WNW 15 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 44 | 195 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 72 | 273 | 256 | 329 | 410 | 1453 | 3452 | 3312 | 1848 | 947 | 622 | 1148 | 1129 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 380 | 565 | 141 | 623 | 1012 | 583 | 760 | 713 | 1052 | 1433 | 293 | 373 | 142 | 66 | 0 | 12 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
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Information about the Doughmore Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doughmore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doughmore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doughmore 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 (Doughmore) 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 Doughmore 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Doughmore, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Foynes which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 34 km (21 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.
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