Mullaghmore Head
Ireland · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m W
Wind: 9 km/h ESE (offshore)
Beach faces: NNW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:50Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (12°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.2m swell at 8s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 12°C.
AI-generated summary for Mullaghmore Head. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Mullaghmore Head
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9pm (score: 20). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Mullaghmore Head.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Mullaghmore Head
Mullaghmore Head is a terrifying, world-renowned big-wave reef break located on the rugged coastline of County Sligo, Ireland. The bathymetry features a massive, deep-water sandstone and limestone reef ledge that sits highly exposed in the North Atlantic. This extreme geological structure intercepts immense, violent westerly winter groundswells tracking across the ocean. When these massive swells hit the reef, the ocean compresses violently, producing a towering, monstrously thick, 'mutant' left-hand wave with a cavernous, plunging lip that frequently breaks below sea level. A south-easterly offshore wind is necessary to groom the expansive faces and hold the colossal barrels open. Due to the unfathomable hydraulic weight of the water, the freezing ocean temperatures, the jagged rock bottom, and the immense speed required to escape the lip, Mullaghmore is strictly the domain of elite, professional big-wave surfers, generally requiring tow-in assistance. It demands unparalleled physical conditioning and highly specialised big-wave survival training.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Mullaghmore Head. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Mullaghmore Head?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.