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Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 IST
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Derrynane surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Derrynane sea temperature is
9.3° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Derrynane this week:

The surf forecast for Derrynane over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 12 days are 8.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 22nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 26th Jan)26ft (8.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, near gales from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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2
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
1.1
SW
4
WSW
5.5
W
4
W
2.4
W
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
6
WSW
7.5
WSW
8
WSW
8
WSW
8
WSW
Period(s) (?)12818141413161615171615131316151419181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11001679418114075772192236706514700611561104026792371857431073285811425039843396443840539424
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
15
NNE
20
NW
45
NW
5
W
35
E
55
ESE
60
E
45
ENE
30
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
40
WNW
35
WNW
45
SSE
15
SSW
50
SW
20
SSW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:27PM
3.17
6:35AM
3.36
7:03PM
3.14
7:12AM
3.29
7:42PM
3.07
7:52AM
3.17
8:25PM
2.98
8:38AM
3.01
9:15PM
2.86
9:34AM
2.84
10:16PM
2.75
10:46AM
2.69
11:31PM
2.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.21
12:15AM
0.42
12:41PM
0.21
12:51AM
0.46
1:17PM
0.27
1:30AM
0.54
1:58PM
0.38
2:15AM
0.67
2:44PM
0.55
3:09AM
0.82
3:42PM
0.74
4:19AM
0.94
4:58PM
0.90
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise8:34--8:33--8:32--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:26--
Sunset-5:07--5:09--5:12--5:14--5:15--5:16--5:19-
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Rain (mm)
8142-1-211--318733-26
Temp. °C9888877775779910977788
Feels °C (?)54335-1-5-5-3-3121155-4-1103
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Information about the Derrynane Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Derrynane provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Derrynane can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Derrynane 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 (Derrynane) 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 Derrynane 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 Kerry? If you are looking for accommodation near Derrynane, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Valentia which is 18 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bantry which is 50 km (31 miles) away, Fenit and Tra Li.

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