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Mullaghmore surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mullaghmore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mullaghmore sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mullaghmore this week:
The surf forecast for Mullaghmore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mullaghmore in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mullaghmore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | |
1701 | 1253 | 698 | 396 | 250 | 128 | 42 | 40 | 1185 | 1032 | 736 | 268 | 149 | 146 | 112 | 187 | 80 | 71 | 81 | 48 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:59PM3.68m | 7:21AM3.54m | 7:45PM3.71m | 8:11AM3.37m | 8:34PM3.67m | 9:04AM3.14m | 9:27PM3.55m | 10:01AM2.87m | 10:25PM3.40m | 11:05AM2.64m | 11:30PM3.25m | 12:17PM2.49m | 00:39AM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM-0.03m | 1:04AM0.03m | 1:22PM0.04m | 1:54AM0.05m | 2:06PM0.18m | 2:46AM0.18m | 2:54PM0.38m | 3:44AM0.37m | 3:46PM0.60m | 4:50AM0.58m | 4:46PM0.82m | 6:06AM0.73m | 5:57PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:44 |
4 | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | 1701 | 1253 | 698 | 396 | 250 | 128 | 42 | 40 | — | 1032 | 736 | 268 | 149 | 146 | 112 | 187 | 80 | 71 | 81 | 48 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 56 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | W 15 | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1185 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 100 | 55 | 125 | 125 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 53 | 3 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 159 | 9 |
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Information about the Mullaghmore Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mullaghmore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mullaghmore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mullaghmore 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 (Mullaghmore) 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 Mullaghmore 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.
Mullaghmore is 20 km (12 miles) from Killybegs. If you plan a holiday in Sligo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Killybegs. Killybegs has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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