
Surf Forecasts:
Derrynane surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, W swell with 7,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Derrynane this week:
The surf forecast for Derrynane over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derrynane over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | SSW 5 | WSW 10 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 11 | 335 | 75 | 587 | 7370 | 5269 | 10 | 21 | 1512 | 1246 | 1013 | 1455 | 1130 | 2950 | 2329 | 1797 | 936 | 428 | 1352 | 1454 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:29PM2.90m | 3:57AM2.90m | 4:04PM3.12m | 4:30AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.32m | 5:03AM3.30m | 5:12PM3.46m | 5:36AM3.43m | 5:47PM3.54m | 6:10AM3.50m | 6:23PM3.54m | 6:45AM3.48m | 7:02PM3.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20AM0.91m | 9:44PM0.60m | 9:54AM0.67m | 10:16PM0.36m | 10:26AM0.46m | 10:46PM0.16m | 10:58AM0.29m | 11:18PM0.03m | 11:31AM0.17m | 11:50PM-0.03m | 12:05PM0.11m | 00:24AM0.01m | 12:42PM0.14m | 1:01AM0.14m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 8 | SW 10 | W 13 |
1442 | 911 | 335 | 180 | 587 | 7370 | 5269 | 3555 | 1952 | 1512 | 1246 | 1013 | 1455 | 1130 | 2950 | 2329 | 1797 | 936 | 428 | 1352 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | W 16 | — | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
11 | 11 | 149 | 7 | 44 | — | 25 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 103 | 19 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 198 | 43 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | SW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 14 | — | WNW 18 | — | SSW 13 | NW 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | SSW 12 | — | WNW 10 |
4 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 10 | 21 | — | 30 | — | 34 | 17 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 |
— | — | 7 | 75 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | 280 | 927 | 1454 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 37 | 37 | 375 | 370 | 42 | 5 | 49 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 362 | 49 | 55 | 54 | 5 | 51 | 5 | 56 | 574 | 56 |
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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 16 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.










