Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 10 Apr 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
10.2° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WSW
3
S
2.5
SSW
3.5
SW
5.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
WSW
1.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.9
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1479810161498899886888151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65793123617325881707336575672441351799184115229875849125232862439961
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
50
SSE
25
WSW
40
SW
65
SW
40
W
25
SW
30
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
SW
5
N
20
SSE
30
SSE
45
SSW
30
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
45
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:28AM
2.66
12:13AM
2.68
12:54PM
2.58
1:46AM
2.70
2:23PM
2.68
3:00AM
2.90
3:26PM
2.92
3:53AM
3.18
4:14PM
3.21
4:36AM
3.49
4:55PM
3.51
5:16AM
3.78
5:34PM
3.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
1.33
6:51AM
1.41
7:28PM
1.35
8:19AM
1.33
8:47PM
1.20
9:26AM
1.10
9:46PM
0.94
10:17AM
0.81
10:33PM
0.63
11:00AM
0.50
11:16PM
0.34
11:40AM
0.24
11:57PM
0.09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--
Sunset-8:19--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:27--8:29-
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heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
313324-12--1--28--121-
Temp. °C71058889961010891111121110131111
Feels °C (?)-1-10-4-2-2222655476432565
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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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