Derrynane surf break

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
10.7° 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 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Derrynane in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) 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 1.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 24th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
SW
7
0.7
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
399
334
894
673
513
550
320
190
120
93
99
76
56
50
51
280
627
750
579
376
254
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
40
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
S
5
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
ENE
0
NNE
15
SSE
10
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:07AM2.78m
10:32PM2.83m
11:28AM2.62m
11:53PM2.74m
12:52PM2.61m
1:12AM2.78m
2:04PM2.73m
2:18AM2.89m
2:59PM2.90m
3:10AM3.02m
3:43PM3.05m
3:54AM3.13m
4:20PM3.17m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.97m
4:55AM0.82m
5:29PM1.11m
6:28AM0.83m
7:00PM1.07m
7:44AM0.72m
8:09PM0.92m
8:40AM0.57m
9:01PM0.75m
9:24AM0.44m
9:42PM0.59m
10:01AM0.35m
10:19PM0.47m
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:28
6:26
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
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8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:58
9:00
1
2
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
12
10
12
13
12
13
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
14
15
14
14
4
5
6
5
3
5
9
11
11
10
10
10
12
12
12
11
10
12
14
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
SW
7
0.7
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
Energy kJ
399
334
894
673
513
550
320
190
120
93
99
76
56
50
34
280
627
750
579
376
254
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SW
11
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
W
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.1
SE
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
16
Energy kJ
21
56
5
2
13
25
26
5
12
21
16
28
28
5
31
441
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
W
9
0.5
SW
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
21
10
14
2
13
13
3
5
2
51
14
28
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
4
1.1
SE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
SE
4
1.2
SE
5
0.3
SE
7
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
Energy kJ
58
51
31
39
66
7
1
7
5
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
37
335
37
37
136
37
37
37
0
0
44
0
0
43
0
5
49
0
0
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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