Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 19 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
9.4° 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 12 days are 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 24th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the E by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
2.5
SSE
4
S
3
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
S
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
2.5
S
1.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)7171689888161614791516201817141311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2931661496892418112526611553211781163621586472943823107467727191594673250
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
NW
25
SSE
40
SE
40
SSE
25
SW
35
ESE
40
ENE
20
NW
20
NNW
10
NW
20
ESE
20
S
35
SE
50
ENE
35
NW
25
W
15
ESE
25
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
3.53
6:19AM
3.69
6:32PM
3.63
6:54AM
3.77
7:06PM
3.68
7:29AM
3.80
7:42PM
3.68
8:05AM
3.78
8:20PM
3.63
8:45AM
3.70
9:02PM
3.53
9:29AM
3.57
9:50PM
3.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
0.50
12:19AM
0.34
12:41PM
0.40
12:55AM
0.25
1:17PM
0.35
1:31AM
0.21
1:53PM
0.35
2:07AM
0.24
2:31PM
0.40
2:46AM
0.33
3:11PM
0.50
3:28AM
0.47
3:56PM
0.64
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:27--8:26--8:26--8:25--8:23--8:22--8:21--
Sunset-4:54--4:55--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:02--5:05-
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
4-4322-72-1342171-123-
Temp. °C858987876667776567566
Feels °C (?)61-30-110-20321-1-2-5-4-14-102
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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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