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Killard surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
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Killard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Killard sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Killard surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 3,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Killard this week:
The surf forecast for Killard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Killard in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 29th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 30th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Killard over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | |
120 | 60 | 38 | 23 | 170 | 268 | 164 | 258 | 383 | 1288 | 901 | 858 | 858 | 643 | 416 | 348 | 431 | 380 | 426 | 1256 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:47AM3.47m | 4:11PM3.63m | 4:30AM3.54m | 4:48PM3.72m | 5:09AM3.59m | 5:23PM3.78m | 5:47AM3.62m | 5:59PM3.81m | 6:24AM3.62m | 6:35PM3.80m | 7:02AM3.57m | 7:12PM3.76m | 7:40AM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.89m | 10:05AM0.76m | 10:30PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.72m | 11:06PM0.64m | 11:17AM0.70m | 11:41PM0.56m | 11:52AM0.69m | 00:16AM0.53m | 12:26PM0.72m | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:01PM0.77m | 1:27AM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | |
— | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:53 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
25 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | N 9 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | — |
120 | 60 | 38 | 23 | 21 | 81 | 129 | 258 | 383 | 1288 | 901 | 858 | 858 | 643 | 416 | 348 | 2 | 380 | 426 | 1256 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | NW 6 | SW 16 | W 12 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | — |
12 | — | 1 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 43 | 319 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 21 | 195 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | N 6 | NW 11 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | NW 7 | N 10 | — | N 9 | W 12 | — | — |
— | 12 | 10 | 1 | 5 | — | 10 | 10 | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 72 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | ESE 2 | — | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | WSW 9 |
2 | 1 | — | 4 | 170 | 268 | 164 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 431 | — | — | — | 878 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 15 | 60 | 400 | 411 | 85 | 171 | 7 | 7 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 7 | 165 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 66 | 303 |
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Information about the Killard Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Killard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Killard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Killard 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 (Killard) 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 Killard 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Clare? If you are looking for accommodation near Killard, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Foynes which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Tra Li and Fenit.












