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Fanore surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fanore in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fanore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | |
115 | 306 | 1223 | 1981 | 1933 | 1018 | 408 | 293 | 162 | 89 | 58 | 24 | 35 | 113 | 483 | 1318 | 722 | 1168 | 590 | 300 | 450 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:34PM3.60m | 2:46AM3.76m | 3:23PM3.92m | 3:36AM4.03m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM1.24m | 9:14AM0.77m | 9:38PM0.89m | 9:58AM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 32 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 408 | 8 | 162 | 89 | 58 | 24 | 26 | 113 | 483 | 1318 | 722 | 1168 | 590 | 300 | 450 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 14 | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 35 | — | 236 | — | — | — | — | 216 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 115 | 306 | 1223 | 1981 | 1933 | 1018 | — | 293 | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | — | 255 | — | 9 | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 586 | 732 | 555 | 712 | 732 | 1076 | 599 | 171 | 378 | 171 | 401 | 21 | 67 | 103 | 129 | 108 | 130 | 81 | 130 | 158 | 112 |
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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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