Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 27 Mar 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
9.8° 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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 3rd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 3rd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
2.2
W
2.1
W
3.5
W
4
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.4
W
2.4
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
2
W
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)16141312111217161516141312121110101081214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)001579122524450000000001068867640442187700
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WSW
40
WSW
40
W
30
WNW
20
NW
10
W
15
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
30
W
30
NW
10
ENE
15
N
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36AM
2.72
1:29PM
2.70
1:46AM
2.92
2:27PM
2.93
2:39AM
3.14
3:12PM
3.13
3:22AM
3.31
3:50PM
3.28
4:00AM
3.42
4:24PM
3.38
4:35AM
3.46
4:56PM
3.42
5:08AM
3.44
5:27PM
3.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09AM
0.80
7:34PM
0.94
8:09AM
0.56
8:27PM
0.71
8:54AM
0.34
9:09PM
0.50
9:32AM
0.18
9:46PM
0.35
10:06AM
0.09
10:19PM
0.25
10:37AM
0.08
10:51PM
0.21
11:08AM
0.13
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11-
Sunset--7:06--7:07--7:08--7:10--7:13--7:15--7:15
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1---41----------115-1
Temp. °C89991011101012131011121110111186812
Feels °C (?)-21132447101157886651234
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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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