Ardmore surf break

Ardmore surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 28 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
9.3° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ardmore in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
5
3
3
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
S
2.2
SE
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
1
WSW
2
SSW
0.7
WSW
1.2
SW
4
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)17119811111717151715141118168141615158
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23841724199654068713311103160433864499835393898914292148149718674867561472869
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
30
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSW
5
SSW
5
W
15
W
5
W
20
SW
30
W
20
SW
35
S
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrossononononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
3.08
1:16AM
3.09
1:57PM
3.10
2:34AM
3.23
3:09PM
3.24
3:42AM
3.46
4:09PM
3.45
4:38AM
3.71
5:00PM
3.66
5:27AM
3.91
5:45PM
3.81
6:11AM
4.04
6:27PM
3.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
0.98
7:59AM
0.92
8:36PM
0.87
9:15AM
0.76
9:44PM
0.64
10:17AM
0.53
10:40PM
0.38
11:10AM
0.32
11:28PM
0.15
11:56AM
0.16
12:12AM
0.00
12:38PM
0.09
12:53AM
-0.05
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise8:17--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11--8:10--8:07--
Sunset-5:09--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:21-
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
238252-----9-22--1112
Temp. °C999988886899999988998
Feels °C (?)32-23-13662442213433454
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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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