Fanore surf break

Fanore surfForecast / Clare / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 14 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
11.6° 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fanore in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.6
WNW
7
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
7
1.5
W
5
1.6
W
7
2.3
W
13
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
12
2
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
0.9
W
10
1.5
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
378
143
43
55
54
112
264
1877
2233
1836
1048
595
353
149
274
567
2383
1713
1211
658
408
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
W
15
SW
25
W
30
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
35
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SE
15
SSE
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:08PM4.23m
4:25AM4.29m
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
Low Tide
10:22PM0.55m
10:41AM0.24m
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
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:30
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9:27
9:28
9:30
9:30
9:32
9:35
9:36
9:37
1
1
2
4
4
1
3
8
4
2
4
2
Temp °C
11
9
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
9
8
12
10
11
12
13
12
12
13
14
16
4
3
6
5
8
4
4
4
3
3
3
8
6
7
5
7
6
8
9
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.2
W
9
0.6
WNW
7
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
7
2.5
W
12
2
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.3
WNW
9
2.4
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
8
7
43
55
54
1836
1048
595
353
149
17
2383
1713
1211
658
408
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.4
NW
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
8
17
6
6
4
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
14
7
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WSW
3
1.5
W
5
1.6
W
7
2.3
W
13
2.5
W
12
0.9
SSE
4
1.5
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
378
143
2
3
112
264
1877
2233
24
274
567
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
733
353
171
103
103
103
362
103
276
103
103
0
26
112
122
241
280
81
81
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Clare
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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