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Spanish Point

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces WNW

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59
Fresh · overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s
Waves
2.2 m
12 s period from WNW · model cell 1.9 km out
Sea
15.8°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 196 km away.
Tide
3.4 m
Falling. Low at 15:35.
Wind
32 km/h
Fresh breeze, SSW, cross, gusts 60
Daylight
07:40
Sunrise. Sunset 19:14. Air 15°C.

Best surf each day

Daylight hours
Today
11:00
Decent 76/100
overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind · 2.2 m · 29 km/h
▼ 03:05 ▲ 09:15 ▼ 15:35 ▲ 21:45
Sat, 3 Oct
08:00
Grand 99/100
overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, offshore wind · 1.6 m · 11 km/h
▼ 03:55 ▲ 10:20 ▼ 16:45 ▲ 23:00
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.5 m · 26 km/h
▼ 05:15 ▲ 11:40 ▼ 18:05
Mon, 5 Oct
10:00
Grand 81/100
overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.7 m · 26 km/h
▲ 00:30 ▼ 06:50 ▲ 13:00 ▼ 19:40
Tue, 6 Oct
19:00
Grand 89/100
overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind · 1.6 m · 16 km/h
▲ 02:05 ▼ 08:15 ▲ 14:20 ▼ 20:55
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 20 km/h
▲ 03:05 ▼ 09:15 ▲ 15:25 ▼ 21:40
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grim 0/100
no wave data here · 22 km/h
▲ 04:10 ▼ 10:10 ▲ 16:20 ▼ 22:30

Week at a glance

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Fri 12:0059 · Freshoverhead 2.2 m · period 12 s
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 06:00 · 87 Grand · nightFri 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightFri 08:00 · 81 GrandFri 09:00 · 81 GrandFri 10:00 · 81 GrandFri 11:00 · 76 DecentFri 12:00 · 59 FreshFri 13:00 · 59 FreshFri 14:00 · 64 DecentFri 15:00 · 56 FreshFri 16:00 · 73 DecentFri 17:00 · 56 FreshFri 18:00 · 56 FreshFri 19:00 · 73 DecentFri 20:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 22:00 · 73 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 02:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 03:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 87 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 99 GrandSat 09:00 · 89 GrandSat 10:00 · 89 GrandSat 11:00 · 89 GrandSat 12:00 · 89 GrandSat 13:00 · 89 GrandSat 14:00 · 79 DecentSat 15:00 · 79 DecentSat 16:00 · 79 DecentSat 17:00 · 79 DecentSat 18:00 · 79 DecentSat 19:00 · 79 DecentSat 20:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 79 Decent · nightSat 22:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 23:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 00:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 02:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 79 Decent · nightSun 04:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 81 GrandSun 09:00 · 81 GrandSun 10:00 · 81 GrandSun 11:00 · 81 GrandSun 12:00 · 71 DecentSun 13:00 · 71 DecentSun 14:00 · 71 DecentSun 15:00 · 71 DecentSun 16:00 · 71 DecentSun 17:00 · 71 DecentSun 18:00 · 71 DecentSun 19:00 · 71 DecentSun 20:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 71 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 71 Decent · nightMon 01:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 02:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 03:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 04:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 05:00 · 56 Fresh · nightMon 06:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 07:00 · 81 Grand · nightMon 10:00 · 81 GrandMon 13:00 · 81 GrandMon 16:00 · 81 GrandMon 19:00 · 81 GrandMon 22:00 · 89 Grand · nightTue 01:00 · 89 Grand · nightTue 04:00 · 71 Decent · nightTue 07:00 · 71 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 81 GrandTue 13:00 · 87 GrandTue 16:00 · 81 GrandTue 19:00 · 89 GrandTue 22:00 · 71 Decent · nightWed 01:00 · 71 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightWed 10:00 · 0 GrimWed 13:00 · 0 GrimWed 19:00 · 0 GrimThu 01:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 07:00 · 0 Grim · nightThu 13:00 · 0 GrimThu 19:00 · 0 Grim

Fri, 2 Oct, 12:00

59 Fresh
  • overhead 2.2 m
  • period 12 s
  • cross-shore wind
  • rain
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset2.2 m32 km/h
faces 298° WNW · wind cross
Waves
2.2 m @ 12 s from WNW
Wind
32 km/h SSW · gusts 60
Tide
3.2 m · upper half
Air
15°C · 3.5 mm rain

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeSurfWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0076 Decent2.2 m (1.8 swell)12 sWNW29 km/h S533.9 m 1.0 mm15°overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
12:0059 Fresh2.2 m (1.8 swell)12 sWNW32 km/h SSW603.2 m 3.5 mm15°overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
13:0059 Fresh2.2 m (1.7 swell)12 sWNW37 km/h SSW642.4 m 4.6 mm15°overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
14:0064 Decent2.2 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW40 km/h SSW521.7 m 1.4 mm15°overhead 2.2 m, period 11 s, cross-shore wind
15:0056 Fresh2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW29 km/h W461.2 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 2.1 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
16:0073 Decent2.0 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW28 km/h WNW411.2 m ▼dry14°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
17:0056 Fresh2.0 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW29 km/h W401.5 m dry15°overhead 2.0 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
18:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW31 km/h W402.1 m dry14°overhead 1.9 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
19:0073 Decent1.9 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW27 km/h W382.8 m dry13°overhead 1.9 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
20:0073 Decent1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W363.5 m dry13°overhead 1.9 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
21:0073 Decent1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW25 km/h WNW344.0 m ▲dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
22:0073 Decent1.8 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW21 km/h WNW314.1 m ▲dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
23:0073 Decent1.8 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h WNW283.9 m dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
Saturday, 3 October
00:0073 Decent1.8 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW16 km/h W253.4 m dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
01:0073 Decent1.8 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW15 km/h W232.8 m dry13°overhead 1.8 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
02:0073 Decent1.7 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h W222.1 m dry13°overhead 1.7 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
03:0073 Decent1.7 m (1.2 swell)11 sWNW17 km/h W221.6 m ▼dry13°overhead 1.7 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
04:0073 Decent1.7 m (1.2 swell)11 sWNW17 km/h WSW221.4 m ▼dry13°overhead 1.7 m, period 11 s, onshore wind
05:0073 Decent1.7 m (1.1 swell)11 sWNW16 km/h W211.6 m ▼dry13°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, onshore wind
06:0087 Grand1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h WSW192.0 m dry12°overhead 1.7 m, period 10 s, light onshore
07:0089 Grand1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW7 km/h SSW192.7 m dry11°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0099 Grand1.6 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SSE183.3 m dry10°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
09:0089 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h S193.8 m dry10°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0089 Grand1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h S204.1 m ▲dry12°overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
11:0089 Grand1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h SSW214.0 m ▲dry14°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
12:0089 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SW223.7 m dry15°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
13:0089 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSW233.1 m dry16°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
14:0079 Decent1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW242.5 m dry16°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
15:0079 Decent1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW241.9 m dry16°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
16:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW241.5 m ▼dry17°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
17:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SW231.4 m ▼dry16°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
18:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW8 km/h SW231.6 m dry15°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
19:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h S242.1 m dry14°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
20:0089 Grand1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h SSE272.7 m dry13°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
21:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h S303.2 m dry14°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
22:0089 Grand1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SSE313.6 m ▲dry13°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
23:0089 Grand1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SSE323.8 m ▲dry13°chest-high 1.4 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
Sunday, 4 October
00:0079 Decent1.4 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h S333.7 m ▲dry13°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
01:0089 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SSE353.4 m dry14°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
02:0079 Decent1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S362.9 m dry14°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
03:0079 Decent1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S382.4 m dry14°chest-high 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
04:0089 Grand1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h S391.9 m 0.1 mm14°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
05:0081 Grand1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S401.7 m ▼0.1 mm14°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
06:0081 Grand1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h S411.8 m ▼0.1 mm15°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
07:0081 Grand1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW21 km/h SSW422.1 m dry15°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
08:0081 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SW372.5 m 0.1 mm16°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
09:0081 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SW373.1 m 0.1 mm16°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind
10:0081 Grand1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SW383.5 m 0.1 mm16°overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Where the energy comes from

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

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

Tide today

Lahinch (modelled), 8 km away · metres above chart datum
03:0509:1515:3521:45
Low 03:05 · 1.1 mHigh 09:15 · 4.4 mLow 15:35 · 1.2 mHigh 21:45 · 4.1 m

The spot

Faces
298° WNW
Swell window
SW 220° → NNE 20°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 1.9 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

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

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingAccessible: Ramp leads onto BeachDogs on lead (Before 11 am and after 6 pm during summer season, otherwise not allowed at all times onto beach during the summer.)

As listed by Clare County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Sauna Suaimhneas · Lahinch Beach (also Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown Malbay, Clahane Shore) · 12 km · mobile

Doolin Ocean Sauna (Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths) · Doolin Pier · 19 km · fixed

Spanish Point lies to the west of Milltown Malbay on the road from Quilty to Lahinch. It is an extensive stretch of sandy beach which forms a straight face onto the open Atlantic sea at Mal Bay. The long spine of rocks which stick out into the sea and the rocky shoreline at the northern end of the strand are very interesting places to observe a variety of plants and animals. There is a small variety of shellfish and marine vegetation. Activities include swimming and surfing. Motorised watercraft, surfing and the use of canoes and kayaks is prohibited in close proximity to swimmers. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.

Put Spanish Point in your calendar

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🏄 Spanish Point surf · Decent · sea 16° · 2.2 mFri, 2 Oct 10:30–11:30 · overhead 2.2 m, period 12 s, cross-shore wind
🏄 Spanish Point surf · Grand · sea 16° · 1.6 mSat, 3 Oct 07:30–08:30 · overhead 1.6 m, period 10 s, offshore wind
🏄 Spanish Point surf · Grand · sea 16° · 1.5 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · overhead 1.5 m, period 10 s, cross-shore wind

Nearby spots

Quilty

3 km · Co. Clare · Excellent Quality

White Strand, Miltown Malbay

3 km · Co. Clare · Excellent Quality

Seafield, Quilty

6 km · Co. Clare · Excellent Quality

Doonogan Lough

7 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

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