Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 01 Mar 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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Mar 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 3rd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 6th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 7th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, moderate winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
0.7
S
0.5
S
1.3
W
1.9
W
2.1
W
2.2
WSW
0.9
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
5.5
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)1012121388111312121114131313141414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1263175326713347663038712331320125120200262142157796115919523885861944705
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
30
WSW
30
NW
20
N
10
ENE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
NW
40
NW
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
40
SSW
45
S
45
S
40
S
45
S
45
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:43AM
3.40
4:13PM
3.33
4:23AM
3.56
4:51PM
3.44
5:00AM
3.62
5:26PM
3.47
5:36AM
3.59
5:59PM
3.43
6:09AM
3.48
6:31PM
3.32
6:42AM
3.30
7:02PM
3.17
7:16AM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27PM
0.47
9:54AM
0.11
10:07PM
0.30
10:32AM
-0.02
10:44PM
0.19
11:07AM
-0.07
11:18PM
0.16
11:39AM
-0.02
11:51PM
0.20
12:11PM
0.12
12:24AM
0.32
12:42PM
0.32
12:57AM
0.49
1:13PM
0.57
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11-
Sunset--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C999877688108791011111112111111
Feels °C (?)4122431213-3-3326523222
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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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