Fanore surf break

Fanore surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 May 2026 IST
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Fanore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fanore sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fanore this week:

The surf forecast for Fanore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fanore in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Fri
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
W
7
2.5
W
13
3
W
12
3
W
12
2.2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
0.8
W
10
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
10
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
54
194
290
2376
2367
2254
1222
577
340
118
322
450
934
1945
1509
921
938
887
575
388
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
35
WSW
35
W
15
WNW
15
SSE
25
SE
25
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:53PM4.49m
5:13AM4.50m
5:37PM4.67m
6:01AM4.61m
6:23PM4.74m
6:51AM4.60m
7:10PM4.71m
7:43AM4.48m
8:00PM4.58m
8:37AM4.26m
8:54PM4.38m
9:36AM4.00m
9:52PM4.14m
10:39AM3.76m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.26m
11:24AM0.10m
11:48PM0.05m
12:07PM0.07m
00:33AM-0.04m
12:52PM0.16m
1:20AM-0.01m
1:38PM0.35m
2:09AM0.15m
2:28PM0.62m
3:03AM0.39m
3:22PM0.92m
4:04AM0.66m
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
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9:28
9:30
9:30
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
1
1
4
3
1
4
6
2
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
9
9
10
9
12
10
12
12
13
12
14
15
15
17
18
15
18
5
8
4
3
2
2
3
4
7
5
7
5
7
6
8
10
13
14
15
10
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.7
W
7
2.2
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
W
13
0.9
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
15
54
1222
577
340
118
10
55
365
1945
1509
921
938
887
575
388
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
7
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
4
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
W
7
2.5
W
13
3
W
12
3
W
12
0.5
S
3
1.7
WSW
8
1.8
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
10
0.7
SSE
3
0.5
SE
3
Energy kJ
75
21
194
290
2376
2367
2254
6
322
450
934
10
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
3
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
103
103
133
362
289
280
259
103
0
103
158
578
280
129
112
112
26
110
131
103
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Fanore Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fanore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fanore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fanore 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 (Fanore) 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 Fanore 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 Fanore, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Galway which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Shannon, Foynes and Limerick.

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