Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
10.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 16 days are 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 11th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)26ft (8.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derrynane over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
7.5
W
6.5
W
8
W
5.5
W
4
W
3
W
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)1316141614131299878101111141413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)106192609918654304760003002664626269815673175287890377225411217226551531
Wind
(km/h)
50
WSW
50
SW
60
W
50
W
35
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
35
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSW
40
S
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
40
SSE
45
SW
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
2.36
12:49PM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:31AM
1.27
6:59PM
1.35
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41-
Sunset--8:30--8:30--8:32--8:35--8:37--8:37--8:39
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thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
43431221-2155224-531-
Temp. °C7798988910101111121010101111111010
Feels °C (?)-1-5-4-501335777411066512
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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 16 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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