Sandy Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.30° N 10.02° W

Sandy Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Sandy Bay sea temperature is
16.4°C
1.3° 

Sandy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandy Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.


    Short Range Forecast

    Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

    Days 5-7 Weather Summary

    Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

    Tue
    15
    Wednesday
    16
    Thursday
    17
    Friday
    18
    Saturday
    19
    Sunday
    20
    Monday
    21
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    Rating
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    Swell
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    Wave
    Height (m)
    Direction
    Period (s)
    0.2
    N
    11
    3
    WNW
    11
    2.4
    WNW
    10
    2.1
    WNW
    10
    3
    WNW
    9
    4
    WNW
    11
    4.5
    WNW
    13
    4.5
    NW
    14
    3.5
    WNW
    13
    3.5
    WNW
    12
    3.5
    WNW
    11
    3
    WNW
    10
    2.5
    WNW
    10
    3
    WNW
    11
    2.5
    WNW
    12
    2.3
    WNW
    11
    2.2
    WNW
    11
    1.9
    WNW
    11
    1.8
    WNW
    11
    1.9
    W
    11
    Wave Graph
    Metric surfscale
    Energy kJ
    10
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    Wind (km/h)
    30
    NW
    30
    NW
    20
    W
    30
    WSW
    30
    W
    40
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    35
    WNW
    20
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    35
    SSW
    30
    SW
    20
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    20
    W
    15
    W
    15
    SSW
    20
    S
    20
    SSW
    15
    SSW
    10
    S
    10
    W
    10
    S
    Wind State
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    High Tide
    8:21PM3.63m
    8:38AM3.51m
    8:58PM3.31m
    9:15AM3.24m
    9:41PM3.00m
    10:01AM2.97m
    10:38PM2.71m
    11:08AM2.75m
    00:05AM2.54m
    12:43PM2.69m
    1:47AM2.59m
    2:12PM2.83m
    2:57AM2.80m
    Low Tide
    2:17AM0.63m
    2:36PM0.75m
    2:51AM0.96m
    3:16PM1.06m
    3:30AM1.28m
    4:07PM1.36m
    4:27AM1.57m
    5:36PM1.58m
    6:18AM1.72m
    7:41PM1.53m
    8:06AM1.59m
    8:51PM1.29m
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    7:55
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    Temp °C
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    Feels °C
    9
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    10
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    6
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    13
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    12
    16
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    17
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    Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast

    The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Bay 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 (Sandy Bay) 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 Sandy Bay 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 Sandy Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 10 km (6 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 21 km (13 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.

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