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Inishcrone surf break

Inishcrone surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 20 Apr 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
9.6° 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 (Apr 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.6
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)141312141312111110911131213121110910108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3335345221016778258953710621714171412108101814
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
NNE
15
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
S
5
S
10
N
0
WNW
5
SW
10
NW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
3.49
9:07AM
3.18
9:30PM
3.33
10:02AM
2.85
10:27PM
3.12
11:09AM
2.54
11:39PM
2.94
12:34PM
2.34
1:03AM
2.86
2:06PM
2.33
2:25AM
2.91
3:21PM
2.47
3:30AM
3.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
0.12
2:48AM
0.18
3:02PM
0.37
3:41AM
0.42
3:52PM
0.66
4:48AM
0.69
4:54PM
0.93
6:16AM
0.87
6:19PM
1.10
7:56AM
0.86
7:55PM
1.09
9:12AM
0.70
9:10PM
0.95
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:24--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-8:46--8:49--8:51--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:58-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010109111010119121411141614141511141411
Feels °C (?)5572433436981013131212912119
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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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