Crab Island

Crab Island

Clare, Munster, Ireland

Official Rating

User Rating

Difficulty 8

  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Break frequency 4

  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

144 days a year

Barreling Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

2.0m - 2.5m Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

Bookmark and Share

recommended board

general information

A very heavy right hand wave breaking in super shallow water with a nasty reef i.e. the experienced only need apply. It's a long paddle to this wave from Doolin Pier and you'll be greeted with a heavy tubing ride, with an east wind; this wave is world class.

Wave length

<50m

Best months

August - November

Equipment

Body Board, Short board

Wave type

Barreling

Access

Long Paddle

Hazards

Reef/Rock, Rips

5 Day Forecast

5 day forecast not available.

Air - Sea - Swell - Wind

  • 5/4 steamer
  • 5/4 steamer
  • 4/3 steamer
  • 4/3 steamer

SW

0M / F6

W

0M / F6

W

0M / F4

SW

0M / F6

video gallery Upload a videoView gallery

  • Default

photo galleryUpload a photo

There are no photos available for this spot.



You must be a registered user to comment. Click here to register.