Inishcrone surf break

Inishcrone surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 May 2026 IST
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Inishcrone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inishcrone sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inishcrone in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
0
3
1
0
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
W
9
2.1
W
15
2.3
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
W
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
12
1
W
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
482
205
57
136
1959
1838
1091
675
392
269
173
432
274
431
255
225
198
307
257
198
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
20
SW
10
S
15
S
20
SW
10
S
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:43PM3.64m
8:10AM3.30m
8:32PM3.59m
9:02AM3.07m
9:25PM3.48m
10:00AM2.80m
10:23PM3.32m
11:04AM2.57m
11:28PM3.16m
12:15PM2.41m
00:37AM3.03m
1:30PM2.38m
1:46AM2.95m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.05m
1:52AM0.05m
2:05PM0.19m
2:45AM0.17m
2:53PM0.38m
3:43AM0.36m
3:45PM0.59m
4:49AM0.55m
4:45PM0.79m
6:05AM0.69m
5:56PM0.95m
7:23AM0.73m
7:16PM1.01m
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light rain
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rain showers
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rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
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light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
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9:37
9:38
9:40
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:46
2
6
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
12
11
11
13
12
12
15
14
14
16
15
14
17
18
14
17
17
13
17
18
15
7
6
6
9
9
7
9
9
11
12
11
11
13
15
14
14
13
10
14
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.9
W
9
2.1
W
15
2.3
W
13
1.9
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
W
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
12
1
W
12
0.1
N
6
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
9
Energy kJ
798
482
205
57
136
1959
1838
1091
675
392
269
173
432
274
1
255
225
198
307
257
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
W
13
0.2
N
8
0.6
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.1
NW
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
6
0.4
WNW
15
Energy kJ
6
8
6
33
55
5
31
16
3
70
6
2
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
16
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
4
32
47
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.9
WSW
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
3
0.7
SE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
S
3
1.4
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
14
8
3
29
3
6
5
15
3
2
431
2
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
229
11
11
11
173
229
0
11
11
0
11
0
0
11
11
0
11
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sligo
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

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