Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 29 Nov 2025 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
11.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Dec 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 12 days are 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 2nd Dec)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 6th Dec)28ft (8.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Tue night, stormy winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
1.3
W
4
WSW
2.3
W
1.2
SW
1.1
S
4.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
4
W
3
SW
5
W
4.5
W
6
W
5.5
W
5.5
WSW
6
WSW
8.5
W
Period(s) (?)161110101010109815151514713131617101317
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)251701105568934032021087230169988086181017308799264663718582066071249040622
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
25
N
20
WNW
15
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
15
WNW
20
W
35
WNW
25
W
25
W
30
WNW
25
SSW
50
SSE
60
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
40
S
60
SW
55
WSW
60
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:57AM
2.68
11:47PM
2.67
12:02PM
2.79
12:47AM
2.87
1:04PM
2.97
1:42AM
3.09
2:01PM
3.17
2:32AM
3.31
2:55PM
3.35
3:21AM
3.48
3:47PM
3.48
4:09AM
3.59
4:38PM
3.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:20PM
0.80
5:50AM
0.99
6:23PM
0.64
6:52AM
0.78
7:19PM
0.45
7:47AM
0.54
8:11PM
0.29
8:38AM
0.31
9:00PM
0.17
9:27AM
0.12
9:48PM
0.11
10:15AM
0.00
10:35PM
0.12
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise8:21--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:26--8:27--8:29--
Sunset-4:35--4:35--4:34--4:32--4:32--4:31--4:31-
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1---1121321212-67259444
Temp. °C91091011139109910101010991012111111
Feels °C (?)2342265523322-5-313-1-1-1-2
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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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