Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
9.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 6th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning).

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
1.1
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
SW
1.2
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
1.5
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
4
SSW
2.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2.4
S
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)79744455114678891010101069
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53176341212107030754014545226810082910284812886405354852133
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
W
15
SW
30
WSW
15
NNW
5
W
25
SSW
35
SW
5
W
10
SSW
40
SSW
55
SSW
45
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
30
SSW
45
SSE
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:46PM
3.34
5:11AM
3.60
5:28PM
3.57
5:50AM
3.78
6:05PM
3.74
6:25AM
3.88
6:40PM
3.85
6:58AM
3.91
7:13PM
3.89
7:30AM
3.86
7:45PM
3.85
8:02AM
3.74
8:18PM
3.73
8:35AM
3.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11PM
0.45
11:37AM
0.41
11:52PM
0.26
12:15PM
0.26
12:29AM
0.15
12:48PM
0.18
1:03AM
0.11
1:20PM
0.17
1:35AM
0.14
1:50PM
0.23
2:07AM
0.25
2:20PM
0.34
2:38AM
0.41
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:54
Sunset8:00--8:01--8:02--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:09--
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Rain (mm)
---------1-12-14--137
Temp. °C121313131112137791191111111068898
Feels °C (?)7111010877323375311-1-10-1-1
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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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