Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 24 Jan 2026 IST
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Ardmore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ardmore sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ardmore this week:

The surf forecast for Ardmore over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 25th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 25th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardmore over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
4
2
0
0
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
0.6
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
S
2.4
SW
2
SSW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SW
2.5
SW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)151691816136910161618181711101212101215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11181847491249275611022248707481552103194311861274133170611672010392848601857
Wind
(km/h)
35
NE
30
NW
20
WSW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
E
45
SSE
20
WSW
10
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NW
25
SW
40
S
20
S
45
E
35
W
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
SSW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
ononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
3.53
9:29AM
3.57
9:50PM
3.39
10:20AM
3.38
10:46PM
3.23
11:22AM
3.20
11:55PM
3.11
12:36PM
3.08
1:16AM
3.09
1:57PM
3.10
2:34AM
3.23
3:09PM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
0.50
3:28AM
0.47
3:56PM
0.64
4:17AM
0.64
4:50PM
0.80
5:18AM
0.82
5:56PM
0.94
6:34AM
0.94
7:16PM
0.98
7:59AM
0.92
8:36PM
0.87
9:15AM
0.76
9:44PM
0.64
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise8:22--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14--
Sunset-5:02--5:05--5:07--5:08--5:09--5:12--5:14-
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light rain
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cloud
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rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
631--14--161712591342-
Temp. °C876688887665998877676
Feels °C (?)000353133-1-1-1211-200133
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Information about the Ardmore Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ardmore provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ardmore can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ardmore surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ardmore) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ardmore may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Waterford? If you are looking for accommodation near Ardmore, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Waterford, consider staying in Youghal which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Waterford where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cobh which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Clonmel, Cork and Waterford.

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