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White Strand, Doonbeg

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39
Blowy · gentle breeze, dry
Waves
2.5 m
12 s period from WNW · model cell 1.8 km out
Sea
15.5°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 184 km away.
Tide
2.2 m
Rising. High at 09:35.
Wind
17 km/h
Gentle breeze, S, offshore, gusts 29
Daylight
07:40
Sunrise. Sunset 19:14. Air 13°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours
Today
08:00
Fresh 55/100
moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry · 2.4 m · 21 km/h
▼ 03:10 ▲ 09:35 ▼ 15:45 ▲ 22:15
Sat, 3 Oct
11:00
Decent 65/100
light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m · 1.7 m · 10 km/h
▼ 04:05 ▲ 10:35 ▼ 16:50 ▲ 23:25
Sun, 4 Oct
08:00
Fresh 49/100
moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m · 1.6 m · 27 km/h
▼ 05:25 ▲ 11:50 ▼ 18:30
Mon, 5 Oct
10:00
Blowy 41/100
moderate breeze, showers possible, big sea 1.8 m · 1.8 m · 27 km/h
▲ 01:05 ▼ 07:05 ▲ 13:25 ▼ 20:05
Tue, 6 Oct
13:00
Fresh 51/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, big sea 1.8 m · 1.8 m · 13 km/h
▲ 02:35 ▼ 08:30 ▲ 14:50 ▼ 21:10
Wed, 7 Oct
13:00
Decent 78/100
moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry · 23 km/h
▲ 03:35 ▼ 09:30 ▲ 15:55 ▼ 22:00
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 84/100
moderate breeze, dry · 24 km/h
▲ 04:25 ▼ 10:25 ▲ 16:35 ▼ 22:45

Week at a glance

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Fri 05:0039 · Blowygentle breeze · dry
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 04:00 · 36 Blowy · nightFri 05:00 · 39 Blowy · nightFri 06:00 · 59 Fresh · nightFri 07:00 · 59 Fresh · nightFri 08:00 · 55 FreshFri 09:00 · 49 FreshFri 10:00 · 41 BlowyFri 11:00 · 34 BlowyFri 12:00 · 0 GrimFri 13:00 · 0 GrimFri 14:00 · 38 BlowyFri 15:00 · 43 BlowyFri 16:00 · 43 BlowyFri 17:00 · 43 BlowyFri 18:00 · 43 BlowyFri 19:00 · 43 BlowyFri 20:00 · 43 Blowy · nightFri 21:00 · 59 Fresh · nightFri 22:00 · 56 Fresh · nightFri 23:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 00:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 01:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 02:00 · 56 Fresh · nightSat 03:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 04:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 05:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 06:00 · 62 Decent · nightSat 07:00 · 57 Fresh · nightSat 08:00 · 57 FreshSat 09:00 · 57 FreshSat 10:00 · 62 DecentSat 11:00 · 65 DecentSat 12:00 · 59 FreshSat 13:00 · 59 FreshSat 14:00 · 59 FreshSat 15:00 · 59 FreshSat 16:00 · 59 FreshSat 17:00 · 59 FreshSat 18:00 · 59 FreshSat 19:00 · 59 FreshSat 20:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSat 21:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSat 22:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSat 23:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSun 00:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSun 01:00 · 59 Fresh · nightSun 02:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 03:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 04:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 05:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 06:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 07:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 08:00 · 49 FreshSun 09:00 · 49 FreshSun 10:00 · 49 FreshSun 11:00 · 49 FreshSun 12:00 · 49 FreshSun 13:00 · 33 BlowySun 14:00 · 33 BlowySun 15:00 · 49 FreshSun 16:00 · 33 BlowySun 17:00 · 33 BlowySun 18:00 · 33 BlowySun 19:00 · 33 BlowySun 20:00 · 33 Blowy · nightSun 21:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 22:00 · 49 Fresh · nightSun 23:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 00:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 01:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 02:00 · 33 Blowy · nightMon 03:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 04:00 · 33 Blowy · nightMon 05:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 06:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 07:00 · 49 Fresh · nightMon 10:00 · 41 BlowyMon 13:00 · 41 BlowyMon 16:00 · 41 BlowyMon 19:00 · 41 BlowyMon 22:00 · 51 Fresh · nightTue 01:00 · 51 Fresh · nightTue 04:00 · 41 Blowy · nightTue 07:00 · 41 Blowy · nightTue 10:00 · 41 BlowyTue 13:00 · 51 FreshTue 16:00 · 43 BlowyTue 19:00 · 43 BlowyTue 22:00 · 43 Blowy · nightWed 01:00 · 40 Blowy · nightWed 04:00 · 97 Grand · nightWed 07:00 · 83 Grand · nightWed 10:00 · 67 DecentWed 13:00 · 78 DecentWed 19:00 · 67 DecentThu 01:00 · 67 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 67 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 84 GrandThu 19:00 · 60 Fresh

Fri, 2 Oct, 05:00

39 Blowy
  • gentle breeze
  • dry
  • heavy sea 2.6 m
  • offshore wind
NESWsunrisesunset2.5 m17 km/h
faces 315° NW · wind offshore
Waves
2.5 m @ 12 s from WNW
Wind
17 km/h S · gusts 29
Tide
2.0 m · lower half
Air
13°C · dry

Meteogram

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

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
05:0039 Blowy2.5 m (2.3 swell)12 sWNW17 km/h S292.0 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, heavy sea 2.6 m
06:0059 Fresh2.5 m (2.2 swell)12 sWNW17 km/h S312.8 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 2.5 m
07:0059 Fresh2.4 m (2.1 swell)12 sWNW19 km/h S333.5 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 2.4 m
08:0055 Fresh2.4 m (2.0 swell)12 sWNW21 km/h S364.1 m dry14°moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
09:0049 Fresh2.3 m (2.0 swell)12 sWNW23 km/h S414.5 m ▲dry15°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 2.3 m
10:0041 Blowy2.3 m (1.9 swell)12 sWNW24 km/h S464.6 m ▲0.3 mm15°moderate breeze, showers possible, big sea 2.3 m
11:0034 Blowy2.3 m (1.9 swell)12 sWNW28 km/h SSW534.3 m 0.9 mm16°moderate breeze, rain, big sea 2.3 m
12:000 Grim2.3 m (1.8 swell)12 sWNW29 km/h SSW563.6 m 2.5 mm15°fresh breeze, rain, big sea 2.3 m
13:000 Grim2.3 m (1.8 swell)12 sWNW31 km/h SSW582.8 m 4.2 mm15°fresh breeze, rain, big sea 2.3 m
14:0038 Blowy2.3 m (1.8 swell)11 sWNW18 km/h WSW502.1 m 1.9 mm13°gentle breeze, rain, big sea 2.3 m
15:0043 Blowy2.2 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW25 km/h W421.5 m ▼0.1 mm15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
16:0043 Blowy2.1 m (1.7 swell)11 sWNW23 km/h WNW361.4 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
17:0043 Blowy2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW26 km/h W341.6 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
18:0043 Blowy2.1 m (1.6 swell)11 sWNW24 km/h WNW332.2 m dry14°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
19:0043 Blowy2.0 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW23 km/h WNW322.9 m dry14°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
20:0043 Blowy2.0 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW22 km/h WNW303.5 m dry13°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
21:0059 Fresh2.0 m (1.5 swell)11 sWNW16 km/h W264.0 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 2.0 m
22:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW14 km/h W234.3 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
23:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW13 km/h W214.3 m ▲dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
Saturday, 3 October
00:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.4 swell)11 sWNW13 km/h W193.9 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
01:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW13 km/h W193.2 m dry12°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
02:0056 Fresh1.9 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW14 km/h W192.6 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.9 m
03:0062 Decent1.9 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW8 km/h WSW182.0 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, big sea 1.8 m
04:0062 Decent1.8 m (1.3 swell)11 sWNW8 km/h WSW181.7 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, big sea 1.8 m
05:0062 Decent1.8 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW6 km/h SSE171.8 m ▼dry11°light winds, dry, big sea 1.8 m
06:0062 Decent1.8 m (1.2 swell)10 sWNW7 km/h SSE172.3 m dry10°light winds, dry, big sea 1.8 m
07:0057 Fresh1.8 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h S162.8 m dry9°light winds, dry, big sea 1.8 m
08:0057 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSE163.4 m dry8°light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m
09:0057 Fresh1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW11 km/h SSE173.9 m dry9°light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m
10:0062 Decent1.7 m (1.1 swell)10 sWNW9 km/h SSE174.2 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m
11:0065 Decent1.7 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW10 km/h S194.3 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m
12:0059 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h SSE214.0 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
13:0059 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h SSE223.5 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
14:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSE222.9 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
15:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW13 km/h S232.3 m dry17°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
16:0059 Fresh1.6 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW12 km/h S221.8 m ▼dry18°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
17:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SW231.7 m ▼dry18°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
18:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW16 km/h SSW241.8 m ▼dry17°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
19:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW252.2 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
20:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW14 km/h SSW252.7 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
21:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SSW273.3 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
22:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SSW283.7 m dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
23:0059 Fresh1.5 m (0.9 swell)10 sWNW17 km/h SSW304.0 m ▲dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
Sunday, 4 October
00:0059 Fresh1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW18 km/h SSW314.0 m ▲dry16°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
01:0059 Fresh1.5 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW15 km/h SSW333.8 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, big sea 1.5 m
02:0049 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW24 km/h SSW353.4 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
03:0049 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW25 km/h SSW362.8 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m
04:0049 Fresh1.6 m (1.0 swell)10 sWNW26 km/h SSW372.3 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m

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

Kilrush, 13 km away · metres above chart datum
03:1009:3515:4522:15
Low 03:10 · 1.3 mHigh 09:35 · 4.6 mLow 15:45 · 1.4 mHigh 22:15 · 4.4 m

The spot

Faces
315° NW
Swell window
SW 230° → NNE 30°
Exposure
Bay · model cell 1.8 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) · 25 km · mobile

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White Strand is a sandy beach, located in a rural area along the south-west coast of County Clare. The marine riparian zone at White Strand is classified as semi-natural. Activities include surfing, windsurfing, angling and horse riding. 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.

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🌊 White Strand, Doonbeg dip · Fresh · sea 15° · 2.4 mFri, 2 Oct 07:30–08:30 · moderate breeze, offshore, flatter inshore, dry
🌊 White Strand, Doonbeg dip · Decent · sea 15° · 1.7 mSat, 3 Oct 10:30–11:30 · light winds, dry, big sea 1.7 m
🌊 White Strand, Doonbeg dip · Fresh · sea 15° · 1.6 mSun, 4 Oct 07:30–08:30 · moderate breeze, dry, big sea 1.6 m

Nearby spots

Doonbeg Lough

2 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Farrihy Lough

5 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Tullaher Lough

6 km · Co. Clare · Not classified

Lough Donnell

6 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.