Inishcrone surf break

Inishcrone surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 28 Feb 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
8.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inishcrone this week:

The surf forecast for Inishcrone over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 28th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 7th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inishcrone over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
2
0
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
1
3
4
2
3
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
W
2
W
2.1
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
3
W
2
W
2.2
NNW
1.6
W
1.4
N
1
N
1.9
W
1.9
W
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)141412111113121312111211101212131214131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21551541135416051532311616382598121810817224572121116969200820603651244015993790
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
30
SSW
30
S
25
WSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
S
5
SE
15
N
15
SW
25
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
2.74
4:11AM
3.28
4:42PM
2.95
4:56AM
3.54
5:23PM
3.12
5:36AM
3.72
6:00PM
3.23
6:12AM
3.78
6:34PM
3.28
6:46AM
3.73
7:06PM
3.28
7:18AM
3.58
7:37PM
3.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
0.63
9:49PM
0.66
10:33AM
0.35
10:34PM
0.41
11:14AM
0.12
11:13PM
0.21
11:50AM
-0.01
11:50PM
0.09
12:24PM
-0.06
12:24AM
0.05
12:55PM
-0.01
12:58AM
0.11
1:25PM
0.12
1:31AM
0.24
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:28--7:26--7:24--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--
Sunset-6:09--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:17--6:19--6:21-
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-13563-1--------14-1-
Temp. °C567111111897810971091097866
Feels °C (?)-3115521455762536721-11
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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 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.

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