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Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 08 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
9.9° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 12 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
3
2
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
3
W
5
W
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.4
WSW
2.4
SSW
1.7
WSW
3.5
SSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
0.8
S
1.8
W
1
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
5.5
W
Period(s) (?)10101113151410710812111111129101391018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)137478234374872118363546598149357364169326623371706101637312885164021013
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
35
NW
40
WNW
50
NW
45
NW
15
NW
20
SSW
45
SSE
25
S
65
S
45
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
15
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
5
N
10
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:24PM
2.95
8:35AM
3.01
9:11PM
2.77
9:23AM
2.78
10:02PM
2.62
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:14AM
0.73
2:46PM
0.60
3:03AM
0.93
3:36PM
0.83
4:01AM
1.09
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
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41
Sunset4:49--4:50--4:51--4:52--4:53--4:55--4:57--
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Rain (mm)
55323--234431------101
Temp. °C6888991011121211101097768999
Feels °C (?)-2-2-3-30433401115-1-112227
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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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