Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 04 Dec 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
11.3° 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 Saturday (Dec 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 15s period. 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 9.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) 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 5.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 6th Dec)26ft (8.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 6th Dec)26ft (8.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 6th Dec)30ft (9.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
1
2
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
W
5.5
W
5
W
3
SSW
4.5
WSW
8
WSW
8.5
WSW
7
WSW
4.5
WSW
3
W
3
W
3
SSW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
5
S
8
SW
4.5
SW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)13151681015171614131111191817161115141211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6830123970109240193052036811222657442311623601710550712366150567660555629288789422082481
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
40
W
30
SW
60
SSE
60
WSW
70
W
50
W
45
W
20
SSE
35
W
20
WNW
35
SE
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
30
ESE
55
SSE
45
SW
45
WSW
35
SW
50
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
cross-
off
crossonononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:47PM
3.48
4:09AM
3.59
4:38PM
3.53
4:57AM
3.63
5:28PM
3.49
5:46AM
3.58
6:19PM
3.37
6:35AM
3.47
7:11PM
3.19
7:26AM
3.30
8:06PM
2.99
8:20AM
3.10
9:03PM
2.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
0.12
9:48PM
0.11
10:15AM
0.00
10:35PM
0.12
11:03AM
-0.03
11:23PM
0.21
11:53AM
0.03
12:11AM
0.35
12:44PM
0.17
1:01AM
0.53
1:38PM
0.35
1:54AM
0.73
2:36PM
0.54
2:54AM
0.91
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise8:27--8:29--8:30--8:32--8:33--8:33--8:34--
Sunset-4:31--4:31--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30--4:30-
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
3259310213--81445442213
Temp. °C91010121111111112121112111111121411111112
Feels °C (?)0221-1012766665645-1332
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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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