Perfect Wave surfForecast / Waterford / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 06 Mar 2026 IST
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Perfect Wave surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Perfect Wave sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perfect Wave this week:

The surf forecast for Perfect Wave over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perfect Wave in the next 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 9th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 12th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
3
SSW
1.8
SSW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
2.4
SSW
4
SSW
2.3
S
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)8161413121297789977169799109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10272069207314457114662328528703493022255102352861614695
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
W
10
WSW
30
SSW
45
S
30
WSW
30
W
30
W
25
SW
55
SSW
65
SSW
10
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
onononcrosscross-
on
ononcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40AM
3.66
7:53PM
3.56
8:13AM
3.47
8:27PM
3.39
8:46AM
3.23
9:02PM
3.16
9:22AM
2.97
9:42PM
2.91
10:06AM
2.72
10:35PM
2.66
11:08AM
2.50
11:55PM
2.49
12:42PM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39AM
0.09
1:56PM
0.27
2:11AM
0.27
2:27PM
0.45
2:44AM
0.50
2:58PM
0.67
3:19AM
0.76
3:34PM
0.91
4:00AM
1.03
4:20PM
1.15
4:56AM
1.28
5:30PM
1.34
6:25AM
1.42
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:52--6:50--6:48-
Sunset--6:17--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:27--6:29
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C78879991087910119991010678
Feels °C (?)4433445765103221-2-31-11
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Information about the Perfect Wave Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Perfect Wave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Perfect Wave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perfect Wave 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 (Perfect Wave) 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 Perfect Wave 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 Waterford? If you are looking for accommodation near Perfect Wave, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Waterford, consider staying in Waterford which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Waterford where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dunmore East which is 18 km (11 miles) away, New Ross, Clonmel and Youghal.

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