Garywilliam Point surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 08 Jan 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
9.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garywilliam Point in the next 12 days are 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
2
4
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2
W
2
W
1.9
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2
NW
1.4
NW
2.5
W
6
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212121312111010111211111413121211111119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17661960226353987612364918247558348902894218420414067256134711791984522137722846
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
35
NW
30
W
40
NW
30
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
40
S
25
S
60
S
50
SSW
45
SW
40
W
15
NW
30
NNW
35
NNW
15
N
15
S
25
S
25
SSW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:44PM
3.40
8:53AM
3.51
9:30PM
3.20
9:41AM
3.22
10:20PM
3.03
10:35AM
2.97
11:17PM
2.91
11:40AM
2.81
12:23AM
2.88
12:55PM
2.76
1:31AM
2.94
2:06PM
2.84
2:31AM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
0.87
3:05PM
0.70
3:21AM
1.09
3:55PM
0.97
4:20AM
1.29
4:53PM
1.20
5:33AM
1.41
6:03PM
1.34
6:51AM
1.41
7:14PM
1.36
7:58AM
1.30
8:15PM
1.28
8:51AM
1.12
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--8:47--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:42
Sunset4:45--4:46--4:47--4:50--4:51--4:52--4:53--
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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cloud
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
46222--23422--1----152
Temp. °C67789991112131110997777888
Feels °C (?)-1-2-1-22443620104-1-202117
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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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