
Surf Forecasts:
Shit Creek surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shit Creek this week:
The surf forecast for Shit Creek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shit Creek in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shit Creek over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 13 | 52 | 92 | 99 | 311 | 422 | 742 | 605 | 631 | 445 | 313 | 280 | 215 | 228 | 298 | 195 | 195 | 165 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:40AM3.08m | 2:15PM3.24m | 2:54AM3.10m | 3:21PM3.34m | 3:58AM3.23m | 4:16PM3.53m | 4:48AM3.42m | 5:01PM3.74m | 5:30AM3.61m | 5:40PM3.95m | 6:07AM3.77m | 6:16PM4.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM1.55m | 8:08AM1.56m | 8:56PM1.47m | 9:15AM1.49m | 9:53PM1.30m | 10:07AM1.33m | 10:39PM1.09m | 10:49AM1.14m | 11:18PM0.86m | 11:26AM0.95m | 11:54PM0.65m | 12:01PM0.77m | 00:27AM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 |
12 | 12 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 445 | 313 | — | 215 | 228 | — | 195 | — | 165 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — |
1 | 5 | 2 | 92 | 99 | 311 | 422 | 742 | 605 | 631 | — | — | 280 | — | — | 298 | — | 195 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 153 | 115 | 1057 | 153 | 1076 | 83 | 300 | 604 | 625 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 13 | 89 | 83 | 80 | 153 | 380 | 100 |
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Information about the Shit Creek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shit Creek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shit Creek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shit Creek 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 (Shit Creek) 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 Shit Creek 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 Shit Creek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.










