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Lighthouse surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 08 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lighthouse sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, near gales from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | |
945 | 1074 | 650 | 655 | 645 | 158 | 143 | 130 | 236 | 238 | 224 | 250 | 329 | 638 | 2510 | 8581 | 4404 | 2591 | 1339 | 891 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:34AM2.31m | 11:11PM2.67m | 11:41AM2.19m | 00:18AM2.64m | 1:02PM2.19m | 1:26AM2.70m | 2:16PM2.33m | 2:27AM2.84m | 3:16PM2.56m | 3:20AM3.04m | 4:05PM2.83m | 4:09AM3.25m | 4:49PM3.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM1.08m | 5:35AM1.22m | 5:24PM1.21m | 6:58AM1.20m | 6:46PM1.25m | 8:11AM1.03m | 8:04PM1.17m | 9:06AM0.78m | 9:06PM1.00m | 9:51AM0.51m | 9:58PM0.77m | 10:33AM0.26m | 10:45PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 |
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Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 11 | N 11 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 945 | 1074 | 650 | 67 | 37 | 158 | 143 | 17 | 16 | 238 | 224 | 73 | 33 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 59 | 121 | 102 | 43 | 21 | 36 | 35 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 14 | WNW 14 | — | W 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 6 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 655 | 645 | 95 | — | 130 | 236 | — | — | 250 | 329 | 638 | 2510 | 8581 | 4404 | 2591 | 1339 | 891 | 264 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 161 | 33 | 470 | 469 | 33 | 33 | 466 | 438 | 33 | 106 | 298 | 243 | 999 | 469 | 511 | 1254 | 217 | 217 | 469 | 33 |
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Information about the Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lighthouse 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 (Lighthouse) 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 Lighthouse 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 Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near Lighthouse, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Killybegs which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Ballina, Enniskillen and Claremorris.
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