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Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 13 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.6
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
2
SSW
1.4
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
ESE
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)10107819181681615138510991216141614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)313482625601465589302554101837716714759462321145170191236
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
30
SSW
45
S
20
WSW
5
W
5
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononcrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
2.81
2:12PM
2.82
2:44AM
2.90
3:11PM
2.93
3:39AM
3.05
4:00PM
3.08
4:25AM
3.23
4:43PM
3.25
5:06AM
3.40
5:21PM
3.40
5:43AM
3.56
5:57PM
3.53
6:19AM
3.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09AM
1.23
8:40PM
1.17
9:12AM
1.13
9:36PM
1.02
10:04AM
0.97
10:23PM
0.84
10:48AM
0.80
11:05PM
0.65
11:27AM
0.64
11:43PM
0.47
12:05PM
0.50
12:19AM
0.34
12:41PM
0.40
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-8:33--8:32--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:26-
Sunset--4:46--4:47--4:50--4:51--4:52--4:54--4:55
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
--6---4432-1------12-
Temp. °C799778888889889888777
Feels °C (?)214256212345356655332
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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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