Mossies surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 IST
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Mossies surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mossies sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mossies this week:

The surf forecast for Mossies over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mossies in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
3
3
2
1
2
0
8
6
0
2
4
4
2
3
0
4
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
W
1.8
W
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
3.5
W
4
WNW
Period(s) (?)14131211101091716161514141312161615131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4448249614447184072685168818944883355924420927861423624102947042842137031004473
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
45
NW
5
NNW
30
SSE
25
W
35
SW
10
ESE
5
SW
5
SSE
5
SW
20
WNW
15
SSW
35
SE
35
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offonglassoffcross-
on
crossoffglassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:01AM
3.48
4:27PM
3.34
4:38AM
3.66
5:03PM
3.48
5:13AM
3.81
5:38PM
3.58
5:47AM
3.91
6:13PM
3.64
6:21AM
3.95
6:47PM
3.65
6:55AM
3.93
7:24PM
3.63
7:32AM
3.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
0.96
10:14AM
0.72
10:22PM
0.79
10:49AM
0.54
10:56PM
0.65
11:23AM
0.39
11:29PM
0.54
11:56AM
0.28
12:02AM
0.48
12:29PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.22
1:11AM
0.53
1:38PM
0.29
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33-
Sunset--4:59--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------43-82032-----121
Temp. °C877667867878877998766
Feels °C (?)5444223-45-3102453441-3-2
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Information about the Mossies Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mossies provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mossies can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mossies 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 (Mossies) 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 Mossies 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 Mossies, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 12 km (7 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 23 km (14 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.

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