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Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue

Excellent Quality 2025 Green Coast faces NW

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Surf score now
76
Decent · overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s
Waves
2.3 m
10 s period from NW · model cell 1.7 km out
Sea
15.1°
Grand. M2 buoy, Irish Sea east of Dublin, 303 km away.
Tide
1.9 m
Falling, nearly low. Low at 04:15.
Wind
14 km/h
Gentle breeze, SW, cross, gusts 26
Daylight
07:44
Sunrise. Sunset 19:12. Air 11°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours, preferring high tide
Today
11:00
Grand 88/100
overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 2.0 m · 15 km/h
▼ 04:15 ▲ 10:50 ▼ 17:25 ▲ 23:50
Sun, 4 Oct
12:00
Grand 80/100
overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 2.0 m · 32 km/h
▼ 05:40 ▲ 12:20 ▼ 19:10
Mon, 5 Oct
14:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 2.3 m · 31 km/h
▲ 01:30 ▼ 07:15 ▲ 13:50 ▼ 20:40
Tue, 6 Oct
16:00
Grand 85/100
overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, light onshore · 1.7 m · 13 km/h
▲ 03:05 ▼ 08:55 ▲ 15:10 ▼ 21:50
Wed, 7 Oct
16:00
Decent 73/100
overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, onshore wind · 1.9 m · 28 km/h
▲ 04:00 ▼ 09:50 ▲ 16:05 ▼ 22:35
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 13 km/h
▲ 04:45 ▼ 10:35 ▲ 16:55 ▼ 23:20
Fri, 9 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 37 km/h
▲ 05:35 ▼ 11:15 ▲ 17:35 ▼ 23:55

Week at a glance

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Sat 02:0077 · Decentoverhead 2.3 m · period 10 s
Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 8Fri 90003060912151821Sat 00:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 01:00 · 80 Grand · nightSat 02:00 · 77 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 70 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 63 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 74 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 77 Decent · nightSat 08:00 · 72 DecentSat 09:00 · 83 GrandSat 10:00 · 86 GrandSat 11:00 · 88 GrandSat 12:00 · 85 GrandSat 13:00 · 82 GrandSat 14:00 · 71 DecentSat 15:00 · 68 DecentSat 16:00 · 65 DecentSat 17:00 · 62 DecentSat 18:00 · 63 DecentSat 19:00 · 66 DecentSat 20:00 · 69 Decent · nightSat 21:00 · 90 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 93 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 96 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 98 Grand · nightSun 01:00 · 77 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 65 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 62 Decent · nightSun 05:00 · 58 Fresh · nightSun 06:00 · 62 Decent · nightSun 07:00 · 53 Fresh · nightSun 08:00 · 56 FreshSun 09:00 · 71 DecentSun 10:00 · 74 DecentSun 11:00 · 77 DecentSun 12:00 · 80 GrandSun 13:00 · 67 DecentSun 14:00 · 64 DecentSun 15:00 · 61 FreshSun 16:00 · 70 DecentSun 17:00 · 67 DecentSun 18:00 · 64 DecentSun 19:00 · 49 FreshSun 20:00 · 64 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 55 Fresh · nightSun 22:00 · 58 Fresh · nightSun 23:00 · 73 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 76 Decent · nightMon 01:00 · 67 Decent · nightMon 02:00 · 67 Decent · nightMon 03:00 · 76 Decent · nightMon 04:00 · 25 Grim · nightMon 05:00 · 27 Grim · nightMon 06:00 · 65 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 62 Decent · nightMon 08:00 · 63 DecentMon 09:00 · 66 DecentMon 10:00 · 69 DecentMon 11:00 · 72 DecentMon 12:00 · 75 DecentMon 13:00 · 66 DecentMon 14:00 · 81 GrandMon 15:00 · 78 DecentMon 16:00 · 75 DecentMon 17:00 · 72 DecentMon 18:00 · 69 DecentMon 19:00 · 66 DecentMon 22:00 · 35 Blowy · nightTue 01:00 · 37 Blowy · nightTue 04:00 · 70 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 60 Fresh · nightTue 10:00 · 56 FreshTue 13:00 · 66 DecentTue 16:00 · 85 GrandTue 19:00 · 76 DecentTue 22:00 · 68 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 63 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 73 Decent · nightWed 07:00 · 63 Decent · nightWed 10:00 · 54 FreshWed 13:00 · 63 DecentWed 16:00 · 73 DecentWed 19:00 · 64 DecentWed 22:00 · 55 Fresh · nightThu 01:00 · 61 Fresh · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 GrimFri 01:00 · 0 Grim · nightFri 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightFri 13:00 · 0 GrimFri 19:00 · 0 Grim

Sat, 3 Oct, 02:00

77 Decent
  • overhead 2.3 m
  • period 10 s
  • cross-shore wind
  • low-ish tide
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset2.3 m14 km/h
faces 325° NW · wind cross
Waves
2.3 m @ 10 s from NW
Wind
14 km/h SW · gusts 26
Tide
1.9 m · lower half
Air
11°C · dry

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
02:0077 Decent2.3 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW14 km/h SW261.9 m dry11°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0073 Decent2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW14 km/h SW261.6 m dry11°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0070 Decent2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW17 km/h WSW281.4 m ▼dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0063 Decent2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW18 km/h WSW291.4 m ▼dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0074 Decent2.2 m (1.3 swell)10 sNW15 km/h WSW291.6 m dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0077 Decent2.1 m (1.3 swell)10 sNW17 km/h WSW272.0 m dry12°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0072 Decent2.1 m (1.2 swell)10 sNW18 km/h WSW252.4 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0083 Grand2.1 m (1.2 swell)10 sNW13 km/h WSW222.8 m dry13°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0086 Grand2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sNW14 km/h SW233.1 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0088 Grand2.0 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SW263.2 m ▲dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0085 Grand2.0 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SW303.1 m ▲dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0082 Grand1.9 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h SW322.8 m dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0071 Decent1.9 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SW332.4 m dry14°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0068 Decent1.9 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SW361.9 m dry14°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0065 Decent1.9 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW22 km/h SSW391.6 m dry14°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0062 Decent1.9 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW23 km/h SSW411.4 m ▼dry14°overhead 1.9 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0063 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW421.4 m ▼dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0066 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h SSW411.5 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
20:0069 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h SSW391.8 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
21:0090 Grand2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW19 km/h S392.2 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
22:0093 Grand2.0 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SSW422.5 m dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
23:0096 Grand2.0 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW462.7 m ▲dry13°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
Sunday, 4 October
00:0098 Grand2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h SSW502.8 m ▲dry14°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
01:0077 Decent2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SSW542.7 m dry14°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
02:0069 Decent2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h SSW552.4 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0065 Decent2.1 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SSW552.1 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0062 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SSW541.8 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0058 Fresh2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h SSW541.6 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0062 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW541.6 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0053 Fresh2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW33 km/h SW531.7 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0056 Fresh2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW33 km/h SW512.0 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0071 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW502.3 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0074 Decent2.0 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW492.6 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0077 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW492.9 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0080 Grand2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SW483.1 m ▲0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0067 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SSW493.1 m ▲0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0064 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SW492.9 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0061 Fresh2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW32 km/h SW502.6 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0070 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW502.2 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0067 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW31 km/h SW491.8 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0064 Decent2.0 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW30 km/h SW491.6 m ▼dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0049 Fresh2.1 m (1.3 swell)10 sWNW33 km/h SW491.4 m ▼dry15°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
20:0064 Decent2.1 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW31 km/h SW451.4 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 2.1 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
21:0055 Fresh2.2 m (1.4 swell)10 sNW33 km/h SW451.6 m dry15°overhead 2.2 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
22:0058 Fresh2.3 m (1.5 swell)10 sNW33 km/h WSW491.9 m dry15°overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
23:0073 Decent2.3 m (1.6 swell)11 sNW26 km/h SW462.2 m dry15°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
Monday, 5 October
00:0076 Decent2.4 m (1.7 swell)11 sNW31 km/h SW472.5 m 0.1 mm15°overhead 2.3 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
01:0067 Decent2.4 m (1.8 swell)11 sNW36 km/h SW492.7 m ▲dry15°overhead 2.4 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between WSW and ENE reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Ballyglass, 6 km away · metres above chart datum
04:1510:5017:2523:50
Low 04:15 · 1.4 mHigh 10:50 · 3.2 mLow 17:25 · 1.4 mHigh 23:50 · 2.8 m

The spot

Faces
325° NW
Swell window
WSW 240° → ENE 70°
Exposure
Open coast · model cell 1.7 km out
Water
Excellent Quality

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Excellent, 2022 Excellent. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

No lifeguard listedNo toiletsParkingDogs on lead (Dogs only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season 1st June to 15th September otherwise allowed at all times onto beach.)

As listed by Mayo County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Sona Sauna (Belmullet) · Belmullet, Erris · 13 km · mobile

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Rinroe is a fine sandy beach backing onto sand dunes. The environs of Benwee Head, with its cliffs, arches, stacks and islands, offers some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Ireland. Rinroe beach is located within an area that is immersed in Irish history, culture and folklore. Swimming is the most common activity. The bathing area is approximately 300m wide. The bathing water is approximately 180km² in area. This beach is a designated bathing area. The medium and maximum water depth within the designated bathing water is 0.5m and 5.0m respectively depending on tides.

Put Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue in your calendar

Dipper Plus drops the best surf hour here into your phone every day, with waves, sea temperature, tide and a 45-minute nudge. Up to three spots.

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🏄 Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue surf · Grand · sea 15° · 2.0 mSat, 3 Oct 10:30–11:30 · overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue surf · Grand · sea 15° · 2.0 mSun, 4 Oct 11:30–12:30 · overhead 2.0 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue surf · Grand · sea 15° · 2.3 mMon, 5 Oct 13:30–14:30 · overhead 2.3 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Nearby spots

Portacloy Beach

5 km · Co. Mayo · Not classified

Loch na Ceathrún Móire

13 km · Co. Mayo · Not classified

Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area

13 km · Co. Mayo · Not classified

Loch Thearmann Caithreach

15 km · Co. Mayo · Not classified

Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.