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Spanish Point surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
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Spanish Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spanish Point sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Point this week:
The surf forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Point in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 21ft (6.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 17 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1288 | 1266 | 1870 | 1151 | 625 | 333 | 574 | 978 | 3400 | 4477 | 2587 | 1229 | 2285 | 5788 | 3422 | 1596 | 917 | 673 | 1896 | 19179 | 25065 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:28PM 4.18 | 5:37AM 4.37 | 6:01PM 4.31 | 6:12AM 4.43 | 6:32PM 4.37 | 6:44AM 4.40 | 7:02PM 4.35 | 7:16AM 4.30 | 7:31PM 4.25 | 7:48AM 4.12 | 8:02PM 4.08 | 8:21AM 3.88 | 8:34PM 3.85 | 8:57AM 3.60 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:25PM 0.41 | 11:45AM 0.10 | 11:59PM 0.27 | 12:16PM 0.09 | 12:30AM 0.22 | 12:46PM 0.16 | 1:01AM 0.26 | 1:16PM 0.32 | 1:32AM 0.38 | 1:45PM 0.55 | 2:03AM 0.59 | 2:15PM 0.82 | 2:35AM 0.85 | ||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | ||
| Sunset | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | ||
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Information about the Spanish Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Spanish Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spanish Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spanish Point 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 (Spanish Point) 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 Spanish Point 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 Spanish Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Inis which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Foynes which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Shannon, Galway and Limerick.












