Ardmore Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.95° N 7.78° W

Ardmore Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ardmore sea temperature is
15.6°C
0.8° 

Ardmore surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ardmore surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 3,751 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Oct 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 30th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3478
3751
3087
1816
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
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SSW
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SW
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WSW
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High Tide
7:51PM4.02m
8:09AM3.98m
8:31PM3.87m
8:51AM3.83m
9:14PM3.64m
9:37AM3.60m
10:04PM3.35m
10:34AM3.33m
11:06PM3.06m
11:47AM3.09m
00:29AM2.87m
1:20PM3.01m
2:04AM2.89m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.10m
2:36PM0.12m
2:55AM0.26m
3:19PM0.33m
3:40AM0.49m
4:10PM0.60m
4:34AM0.75m
5:14PM0.88m
5:45AM0.98m
6:37PM1.07m
7:14AM1.06m
8:09PM1.05m
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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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