Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:

The surf forecast for Inishcrone over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inishcrone in the next 12 days are 8.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 11th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 12th Dec) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 18th Dec) | 28ft (8.5m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inishcrone over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | W | W | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | W | W | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | WNW | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3783 | 3870 | 9462 | 20924 | 17400 | 15941 | 7791 | 7576 | 6336 | 5114 | 3520 | 5169 | 10332 | 8946 | 5826 | 3883 | 4374 | 2843 | 3042 | 4899 | 36878 | |
Wind (km/h) | WSW | S | SSE | SSE | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | SSW | WSW | S | S | S | SSW | S | S | S | SW | SW |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:28AM 3.08 | 11:11PM 2.35 | 11:29AM 2.89 | 12:21AM 2.33 | 12:33PM 2.75 | 1:28AM 2.40 | 1:36PM 2.68 | 2:26AM 2.53 | 2:33PM 2.67 | 3:13AM 2.69 | 3:22PM 2.71 | 3:54AM 2.85 | 4:06PM 2.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:03PM 0.76 | 4:51AM 1.01 | 6:11PM 0.84 | 6:06AM 1.11 | 7:14PM 0.86 | 7:21AM 1.12 | 8:07PM 0.84 | 8:24AM 1.06 | 8:52PM 0.79 | 9:15AM 0.95 | 9:32PM 0.72 | 9:59AM 0.83 | 10:09PM 0.66 | ||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:12 | - |
Rain (mm) | 9 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |

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The above surf forecast table for Inishcrone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Inishcrone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inishcrone 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 (Inishcrone) 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 Inishcrone 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.
Inishcrone is 11 km (7 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in Sligo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

