Garywilliam Point surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 22 Feb 2026 IST
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Garywilliam Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garywilliam Point sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garywilliam Point this week:

The surf forecast for Garywilliam Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garywilliam Point in the next 12 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 24th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 25th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 23rd Feb)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
8
5
1
2
2
4
6
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
6
4
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2
WSW
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.3
W
1.6
W
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
NW
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)16151413121312171615138111212131414131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13886108005962261020352431112751513658188158136818143482341030662137139110417891835
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
20
S
25
SSW
40
S
35
S
30
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SW
35
S
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
30
SSE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34AM
3.56
9:04PM
3.42
9:30AM
3.25
10:06PM
3.17
10:47AM
2.98
11:29PM
3.03
12:26PM
2.90
1:04AM
3.10
1:58PM
3.07
2:22AM
3.37
3:04PM
3.34
3:19AM
3.68
3:53PM
3.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.60
2:35PM
0.64
3:02AM
0.87
3:31PM
0.99
4:14AM
1.13
4:53PM
1.27
5:59AM
1.23
6:42PM
1.32
7:39AM
1.04
8:06PM
1.11
8:46AM
0.71
9:04PM
0.83
9:36AM
0.38
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
01
Sunrise-7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:28--7:26-
Sunset--6:07--6:08--6:10--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:17
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-3---172-15--2-------
Temp. °C1011121111111112121011119887999910
Feels °C (?)277345898674411400033
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Information about the Garywilliam Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garywilliam Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Garywilliam Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garywilliam Point 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 (Garywilliam Point) 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 Garywilliam Point 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 Garywilliam Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Kerry where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tra Li which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.

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