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Crab Island surfForecast / Clare / Ireland
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crab Island this week:
The surf forecast for Crab Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crab Island in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 23) at 6AM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 20th Feb) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crab Island over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 3563 | 2651 | 1484 | 1423 | 3304 | 6038 | 5286 | 14562 | 11195 | 7881 | 8651 | 6640 | 3571 | 6132 | 8334 | 15548 | 13045 | 9410 | 6227 | 3388 | 2240 | 1413 | 761 | 560 | 5116 | 2166 | 1324 | 595 | 404 | 1057 | 455 | 283 | 715 | 416 | 276 | 508 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:56AM 3.52 | 9:21PM 3.40 | 9:39AM 3.23 | 10:10PM 3.18 | 10:40AM 2.98 | 11:22PM 3.03 | 12:07PM 2.86 | 12:54AM 3.05 | 1:43PM 2.98 | 2:15AM 3.30 | 2:53PM 3.27 | 3:11AM 3.66 | 3:43PM 3.64 | 3:56AM 4.05 | 4:25PM 4.00 | 4:36AM 4.41 | 5:05PM 4.32 | 5:14AM 4.70 | 5:43PM 4.55 | 5:53AM 4.86 | 6:22PM 4.67 | 6:33AM 4.89 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:32AM 1.11 | 2:50PM 1.17 | 3:10AM 1.39 | 3:28PM 1.47 | 4:01AM 1.67 | 4:29PM 1.74 | 5:45AM 1.84 | 6:35PM 1.84 | 7:49AM 1.69 | 8:11PM 1.62 | 8:52AM 1.32 | 9:04PM 1.27 | 9:35AM 0.89 | 9:46PM 0.89 | 10:13AM 0.45 | 10:24PM 0.53 | 10:50AM 0.06 | 11:01PM 0.23 | 11:26AM -0.24 | 11:39PM 0.02 | 12:03PM -0.39 | 12:17AM -0.06 | 12:41PM -0.36 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 |
Rain (mm) | 3 | - | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | 7 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | 9 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | - | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Feels °C (?) | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue night, near gales from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, gales from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). |
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Information about the Crab Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crab Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crab Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crab Island 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 (Crab Island) 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 Crab Island 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 Crab Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Clare, consider staying in Galway which is 35 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Clare where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Inis which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Shannon, Foynes and Limerick.