White Strand
Clare · Ireland
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An open N-facing sand beach on the Celtic Sea near Clare, White Strand works on W–NE groundswell; SE–S winds offshore, with conditions most reliable april–october.
Today's surf at White Strand
Updated 04:18 spot time
White Strand surf report for Thursday 1 Oct: waves 1.5 m–2.0 m double overhead+, 2.0 m WNW swell at 11.75 s. Wind up to 27 km/h SSW. Water 16°C. Best surf window around 04:00 — good (3.5/5) with 9 km/h SSE wind.
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10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water temperature by month
This month: ~13.9°C (57°F) on average
Jan
9.6°C
49.3°F · 8.6–10.7°C
Feb
9°C
48.2°F · 7.9–10°C
Mar
9.2°C
48.6°F · 8.1–10.7°C
Apr
10.1°C
50.2°F · 8.3–12°C
May
12.1°C
53.8°F · 10.6–14.5°C
Jun
14.2°C
57.6°F · 12.4–16.5°C
Jul
15.7°C
60.3°F · 14–19.3°C
Aug
16°C
60.8°F · 14.4–18.5°C
Sep
15.4°C
59.7°F · 14.1–17.2°C
Oct
13.9°C
57°F · 11.7–15.7°C
Nov
12.2°C
54°F · 10.4–13.5°C
Dec
10.7°C
51.3°F · 9.4–11.8°C
25-year monthly averages from the NOAA OISST satellite record — typical range min–max, not a live reading.
Know before you go
Best swell
W–NE
Best wind
SE–S
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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