Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 12 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 Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
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0
0
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3
3
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
WSW
2.4
W
1.7
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
WSW
3.5
SW
2.3
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
5
WSW
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
2.1
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111111111413911181716151614121211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36953578299314916983845072039120114735121958868785111571522319851277649392233811
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
35
SW
40
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
15
SW
35
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
E
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:17AM
3.14
4:41PM
3.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:26AM
0.48
10:35PM
0.56
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--
Sunset-4:53--4:55--4:57--4:59--5:00--5:01--5:02-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
522---575118221----212
Temp. °C1010109999109988897788888
Feels °C (?)323223143432153342212
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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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