Surf Forecasts:
Inishcrone surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 7,502 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inishcrone in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inishcrone over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 7 | N 11 | N 11 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 54 | 227 | 183 | 669 | 2382 | 6983 | 7267 | 3390 | 1346 | 687 | 241 | 307 | 353 | 716 | 777 | 1697 | 1720 | 1633 | 1177 | 2055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:32AM3.04m | 9:49PM3.10m | 10:18AM2.88m | 10:41PM2.83m | 11:16AM2.71m | 11:51PM2.56m | 12:38PM2.59m | 1:29AM2.41m | 2:16PM2.67m | 3:07AM2.49m | 3:37PM2.92m | 4:18AM2.70m | 4:37PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.49m | 3:56AM0.53m | 4:16PM0.71m | 4:46AM0.79m | 5:22PM0.95m | 5:57AM1.03m | 7:01PM1.09m | 7:39AM1.11m | 8:52PM0.96m | 9:11AM0.96m | 10:08PM0.66m | 10:15AM0.70m | 11:01PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 7 | N 11 | W 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 | N 10 | — | WNW 13 | — | NNW 11 | NW 12 |
96 | 54 | 227 | 183 | 133 | 46 | 15 | — | — | 1346 | 687 | 241 | 307 | 353 | 212 | 2 | — | 212 | — | 307 | 2055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 8 | W 15 | N 11 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | W 18 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — |
7 | 51 | 5 | 178 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 54 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 6 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 9 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | WSW 4 | W 7 | SSW 3 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 |
5 | 20 | 189 | 3 | 669 | 2382 | 6983 | 7267 | 3390 | — | — | 13 | 18 | 27 | 716 | 777 | 1697 | 1720 | 1633 | 1177 | 586 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 590 | 258 | 274 | 699 | 227 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 291 | 274 | 628 | 241 | 221 | 244 | 427 |
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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.











