Derrynane surf break

Derrynane surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 26 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
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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.4
WSW
15
1
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.9
WNW
5
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
50
59
59
73
355
530
598
486
370
249
149
104
138
128
78
40
15
6
7
10
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
NE
5
E
15
S
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
E
25
ENE
15
E
25
SSE
20
SE
10
SW
15
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:18AM2.89m
2:59PM2.90m
3:10AM3.02m
3:43PM3.05m
3:54AM3.13m
4:20PM3.17m
4:32AM3.21m
4:54PM3.25m
5:08AM3.24m
5:26PM3.29m
5:42AM3.24m
5:58PM3.28m
6:16AM3.19m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.92m
8:40AM0.57m
9:01PM0.75m
9:24AM0.44m
9:42PM0.59m
10:01AM0.35m
10:19PM0.47m
10:35AM0.31m
10:53PM0.38m
11:07AM0.32m
11:25PM0.35m
11:39AM0.36m
11:57PM0.36m
12:11PM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
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8:54
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:05
9:07
Temp °C
13
12
15
16
13
14
12
11
15
15
13
13
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
10
10
10
8
12
12
10
12
9
10
12
11
8
9
7
8
10
9
8
8
6
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.6
WSW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
7
1
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
61
50
59
59
41
355
530
598
486
370
856
687
649
414
289
211
151
15
6
7
289
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.1
S
16
0.5
W
18
1.1
WNW
16
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.3
SW
8
Energy kJ
64
28
13
21
73
27
19
5
171
686
249
149
104
138
128
78
29
10
5
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.1
S
10
0.5
E
6
0.3
SE
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
13
5
5
4
16
26
2
20
14
110
2
6
5
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
S
7
0.5
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
E
3
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SE
6
0.3
S
3
0.4
SW
4
0.9
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
1
3
37
13
76
7
24
4
14
2
5
40
292
253
149
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
42
0
0
44
0
0
37
0
0
0
5
5
37
37
49
49
0
142
108
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
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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