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Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° 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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ardmore over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | S 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | |
42 | 42 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 44 | 182 | 191 | 52 | 21 | 396 | 771 | 1112 | 1403 | 588 | 344 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 4:15PM3.49m | 4:38AM3.72m | 5:01PM3.75m | 5:24AM3.91m | 5:46PM3.96m | 6:09AM4.01m | 6:32PM4.09m | 6:55AM4.02m | 7:18PM4.11m | 7:42AM3.93m | 8:07PM4.04m | 8:30AM3.77m | 8:58PM3.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.53m | 10:39PM0.40m | 11:06AM0.30m | 11:26PM0.18m | 11:51AM0.12m | 00:13AM0.03m | 12:36PM0.01m | 1:01AM-0.03m | 1:22PM-0.00m | 1:49AM0.01m | 2:09PM0.07m | 2:40AM0.15m | 2:59PM0.21m | 3:33AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 19 | S 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 42 | 42 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 101 | 52 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 68 | 27 | 26 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | WSW 5 | S 19 | — | W 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | — | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 12 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 4 | W 8 | E 7 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 16 | S 17 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | — | S 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 18 | 24 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 18 | 25 | 44 | 182 | 191 | — | 20 | 396 | 771 | 1112 | 1403 | 588 | 344 | 290 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 459 | 498 | 301 | 68 | 68 | 158 | 251 | 364 | 263 | 265 | 363 | 0 | 150 | 151 | 263 | 265 | 358 | 265 | 151 | 164 | 143 |
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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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