Ardmore Surf Forecast

/ Waterford (7 surf breaks) /

Ireland (149 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (51.95° N 7.78° W)

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Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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 15.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Sep 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) 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 1.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1PM.

Wave Type	Time (IST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1PM (Fri 19th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf	1PM (Fri 19th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful	1AM (Fri 19th Sep)	8ft (2.4m) 9s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).
	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	7	9	10	9	9	9	8	8	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	10	10	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	486	884	726	325	207	126	84	53	41	39	35	34	17	15	14	14	14	23	21	19	16
Wind (km/h)	SSW	SW	SSW	W	WNW	NW	WSW	W	N	NNE	N	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	ESE	NE	NE	ESE	ENE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	4:01PM 3.21		4:26AM 3.17	4:52PM 3.44		5:10AM 3.41	5:33PM 3.64		5:48AM 3.60	6:08PM 3.79		6:22AM 3.75	6:41PM 3.87		6:54AM 3.83		7:12PM 3.88	7:26AM 3.84		7:43PM 3.81	7:58AM 3.78
Low Tide / height (m)		10:32PM 0.79	10:51AM 0.62		11:19PM 0.57	11:34AM 0.40		11:58PM 0.39	12:11PM 0.25		12:32AM 0.27	12:45PM 0.16		1:03AM 0.22		1:16PM 0.14	1:32AM 0.22		1:47PM 0.19	2:01AM 0.29

	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	-	-	7:11	-	-	7:11	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:18	-	-	7:20
Sunset	7:39	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:25	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	2	8	2	3	-	3	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	16	16	14	13	15	15	10	11	13	11	12	14	12	11	12	12	13	14	13	14
Feels °C (?)	12	12	14	13	13	14	13	6	4	6	6	7	10	9	8	9	10	10	11	10	10

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Waterford

Wind Update Wind reports 37 km away suggest it is still onshore at Ardmore (fresh winds from the SSW at Roches Point). A 3.0m swell from the SW
1 hour 55 minutes ago Ardmore

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37 km away, 1 h 55 min ago

36 km/h

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15.1

Air / Water (°C)

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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.