Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 06 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
9.9° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s 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 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
W
0.9
SW
0.2
SSW
0.4
S
2
W
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)101716151014711119813141312121214141216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)99914154763652701341917900915124206717648230233433210005
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
35
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
30
SW
40
NW
30
WNW
40
S
35
SSW
35
S
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
30
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
2.99
8:22AM
2.81
8:37PM
2.79
9:03AM
2.58
9:22PM
2.58
9:58AM
2.37
10:25PM
2.42
11:17AM
2.24
11:49PM
2.36
12:49PM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01AM
0.69
2:14PM
0.87
2:39AM
0.92
2:53PM
1.10
3:28AM
1.13
3:46PM
1.30
4:43AM
1.29
5:14PM
1.42
6:31AM
1.27
6:59PM
1.35
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset8:21--8:22--8:24--8:25--8:28--8:30--8:30--
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-321---1--11273113----
Temp. °C1111131212999999910107889989
Feels °C (?)45101112665110234-2013246
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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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