Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ardmore this week:

The surf forecast for Ardmore over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 7th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 11th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 11th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardmore over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
1
SW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
2.5
SSW
4
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
WSW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SSW
3
S
Period(s) (?)161410911459151479121210988669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)117061419699323585213125665392448112592312944393672271472981641
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
30
WNW
25
WNW
5
WSW
35
S
40
S
35
SW
15
WNW
35
SW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
10
SW
20
SSE
10
ENE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:27PM
3.32
9:45AM
3.10
10:08PM
3.07
10:29AM
2.86
10:59PM
2.84
11:28AM
2.66
12:13AM
2.68
12:54PM
2.58
1:46AM
2.70
2:23PM
2.68
3:00AM
2.90
3:26PM
2.92
3:53AM
3.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:24PM
0.72
3:47AM
0.86
4:02PM
0.94
4:31AM
1.10
4:51PM
1.17
5:29AM
1.31
5:59PM
1.33
6:51AM
1.41
7:28PM
1.35
8:19AM
1.33
8:47PM
1.20
9:26AM
1.10
9:46PM
0.94
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-8:14--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:20--8:22--8:23-
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cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
-----1---13212-12-11-
Temp. °C1012121414109107898686998988
Feels °C (?)6111112115023001201224555
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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 16 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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