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Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
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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
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Derrynane surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, W swell with 4,140 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Derrynane this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derrynane over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 9 | |
1776 | 1686 | 1375 | 1330 | 1121 | 807 | 567 | 544 | 603 | 844 | 761 | 1533 | 1722 | 1770 | 4140 | 3023 | 2116 | 1255 | 799 | 411 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:00PM3.12m | 5:21AM3.04m | 5:35PM3.14m | 5:58AM3.04m | 6:11PM3.14m | 6:35AM3.00m | 6:48PM3.10m | 7:13AM2.92m | 7:26PM3.03m | 7:52AM2.82m | 8:05PM2.95m | 8:34AM2.71m | 8:46PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:41AM0.58m | 11:03PM0.52m | 11:16AM0.58m | 11:39PM0.50m | 11:51AM0.61m | 00:15AM0.51m | 12:27PM0.66m | 00:52AM0.56m | 1:03PM0.73m | 1:30AM0.64m | 1:40PM0.81m | 2:11AM0.72m | 2:19PM0.90m | 2:54AM0.79m | |||||||
5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | |
5 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | S 8 | SSW 9 |
1776 | 1686 | 1375 | 1330 | 1121 | 807 | 567 | 544 | 474 | 17 | 761 | 1533 | 25 | 25 | 44 | 21 | 2116 | 1255 | 799 | 177 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | W 12 | SSW 13 |
152 | 125 | 154 | 152 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 45 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 15 | — | — | — | 42 | 20 | 95 | 411 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | S 20 | S 19 | SW 19 | W 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | S 6 | SSW 13 | — |
— | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 25 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | S 6 | NW 7 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 603 | 844 | — | 36 | 1722 | 1770 | 4140 | 3023 | — | — | 132 | 452 | 990 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 288 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 54 | 37 | 54 | 54 | 148 | 403 | 37 | 287 | 444 | 444 | 841 | 554 | 37 | 37 | 246 | 439 |
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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.











