
Surf Forecasts:
Inishcrone surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, W swell with 10,453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inishcrone this week:
The surf forecast for Inishcrone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inishcrone in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inishcrone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1212 | 1868 | 1688 | 1137 | 917 | 672 | 313 | 121 | 20 | 133 | 1963 | 7178 | 9404 | 6144 | 3227 | 2580 | 1718 | 716 | 604 | 490 | 445 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 6:45AM3.30m | 6:55PM3.63m | 7:18AM3.39m | 7:30PM3.61m | 7:52AM3.41m | 8:07PM3.49m | 8:29AM3.35m | 8:48PM3.29m | 9:11AM3.21m | 9:35PM3.00m | 10:01AM3.01m | 10:33PM2.68m | 11:06AM2.81m | 11:53PM2.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.13m | 1:05AM-0.07m | 1:14PM0.08m | 1:37AM-0.04m | 1:50PM0.11m | 2:12AM0.09m | 2:30PM0.23m | 2:50AM0.31m | 3:14PM0.43m | 3:33AM0.58m | 4:09PM0.69m | 4:27AM0.87m | 5:25PM0.93m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
1212 | 48 | 1688 | 1137 | 917 | 672 | 313 | 121 | 20 | 133 | 1963 | 7178 | 9404 | 6144 | 3227 | 2580 | 1718 | 716 | 604 | 220 | 445 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | NW 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 5 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | N 11 | N 12 |
90 | — | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | S 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 4 | — | NW 10 | — |
— | 1868 | — | 8 | 8 | 25 | 28 | 40 | 39 | 183 | 172 | 97 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 44 | — | 490 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 459 | 479 | 535 | 454 | 454 | 184 | 12 | 177 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 184 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
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Information about the Inishcrone Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Inishcrone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.










