Surf spot

Fanore

Forecast conditions and map view for Fanore in Ireland, West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Ireland, West
Coordinates: 53.1171, -9.2570

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Wave direction	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WSW	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	5.9	7.7	7.8	6.3	7	6.3	8.3	8	7.6	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.7	4.1	6.1	5	6.1	6.3	5.7	6.2	5.8	7	6.3	5.8	7	8.3	7.6	7.8	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.7	5.8	8.3	6.7	8.2	6.5	8	8.7	9.2	10.8	10.7	10.2	10.2	10.2	7.2	7	7	7.5	7.3	7.1	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	13	19	41	34	40	27	32	29	20	19	15	13	11	11	10	11	10	6	11	19	13	36	47	39	30	33	54	51	42	50	50	53	61	55	49	34	15	22	14	17	51	62	54	57	37	99	114	102	90	62	63	52	43	41	34	29
Wind speed (km/h)	38.1	46.8	40.5	37.3	31.8	17.7	7	3.1	8.7	10.2	8.1	13.7	16.9	21.2	20.6	22.9	28.8	28.1	24.4	24.1	20.4	29.5	34.4	38.5	29	27.2	28.1	24.6	26.4	28.3	28.6	18.3	23.3	27.5	24.6	19.2	23.8	33.1	37.7	38.8	34.4	30.8	32.4	32.2	33.3	31.4	30.6	28.1	30	26.9	26.8	25.3	28.9	27.7	26.9	28.4
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Fanore, Ireland (West Coast) — surf spot description

Fanore is a scenic beach break on Ireland’s west coast in County Clare, set against the Burren’s stark limestone hills. It’s a long, exposed Atlantic-facing beach that picks up consistent swell, making it one of the more reliable spots in the region when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbars
Best swell: W, NW, and SW Atlantic swells
Wind: Cleanest with easterly/offshore winds
Tide: Can work across different tides, but the shape changes a lot with sand movement
Crowds: Can get busy on good days, but usually less crowded than major city breaks

Conditions

Fanore can produce fun, punchy waves that suit beginner to intermediate surfers on smaller days, while bigger swells can make it much heavier and more powerful. Because it’s exposed, it can be affected by strong winds and currents, so conditions need checking before paddling out.

Hazards

Strong Atlantic rip and sweep
Changing sandbanks
Powerful surf on bigger swells
Cold water year-round; wetsuit essential

Best for

Surfers looking for a reliable west-coast beach break
Learners on smaller, softer days
Intermediate surfers wanting a playful, uncrowded Irish wave when conditions are right

Setting

One of Fanore’s standout features is the view: surf with the dramatic Burren landscape behind you and open Atlantic rollers in front. It’s as much a scenic destination as a surf spot.