Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 01 Feb 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
9.5° 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 1st Feb)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 1st Feb)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, near gales from the E by Thu night).

Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
0.7
WSW
1.4
S
2.2
SSE
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
2.5
SE
1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)121615891616151311720181715141412121010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86411582072237758441532107429926365876122411927110516041733558494485563
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
ENE
40
ESE
45
E
45
E
40
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
50
E
50
ESE
35
SE
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
55
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
3.66
5:27AM
3.91
5:45PM
3.81
6:11AM
4.04
6:27PM
3.89
6:52AM
4.06
7:07PM
3.89
7:30AM
3.99
7:45PM
3.81
8:08AM
3.83
8:22PM
3.66
8:45AM
3.61
9:00PM
3.45
9:23AM
3.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
0.15
11:56AM
0.16
12:12AM
0.00
12:38PM
0.09
12:53AM
-0.05
1:18PM
0.11
1:32AM
-0.00
1:55PM
0.21
2:09AM
0.14
2:30PM
0.37
2:45AM
0.35
3:05PM
0.58
3:21AM
0.60
Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise--8:10--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:03--8:00--7:58
Sunset5:17--5:20--5:21--5:22--5:24--5:27--5:29--
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light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----56522123245231-112
Temp. °C989988887799989109101099
Feels °C (?)500-1-201222420-3134555-2
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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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