Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 11 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
9.7° 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 (Jan 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 12 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sun morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
1
0
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0
0
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0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
3
WSW
5.5
W
5.5
W
5
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)101012111111111114131210171716151514121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7634425583537803465321711075723895901047212119213162651126789829500668200676
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
55
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
35
SW
20
N
30
NNW
30
NW
20
WSW
45
SSW
15
W
35
W
30
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
0
SE
25
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
2.57
11:00PM
2.51
11:24AM
2.44
12:06AM
2.48
12:38PM
2.42
1:13AM
2.53
1:46PM
2.49
2:11AM
2.66
2:41PM
2.63
2:59AM
2.82
3:26PM
2.78
3:40AM
2.98
4:05PM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.02
5:11AM
1.19
5:43PM
1.14
6:26AM
1.20
6:52PM
1.15
7:32AM
1.11
7:52PM
1.08
8:26AM
0.97
8:41PM
0.96
9:10AM
0.81
9:23PM
0.82
9:49AM
0.64
10:00PM
0.68
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38--
Sunset-4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:01-
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
655422---544348-----2
Temp. °C1311101010108891098888788998
Feels °C (?)200323002250021513342
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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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