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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 IST
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Sandy Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandy Bay sea temperature is
8.7° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 10th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 11th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 16th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
3
3
3
5
5
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.8
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.5
WSW
2.5
W
4
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)121219171614141518161614131313131312111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30418349155183332928144779465679265732513017798886839021172775589192144522501
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
15
ENE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
30
SW
40
WSW
50
N
45
N
35
N
15
N
20
SE
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
2.98
10:06PM
2.91
10:34AM
2.72
11:13PM
2.75
11:59AM
2.58
12:44AM
2.73
1:36PM
2.64
2:05AM
2.90
2:44PM
2.85
3:01AM
3.16
3:31PM
3.09
3:42AM
3.44
4:08PM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:36PM
1.26
4:12AM
1.44
4:41PM
1.52
5:47AM
1.59
6:24PM
1.62
7:29AM
1.51
7:52PM
1.50
8:35AM
1.28
8:47PM
1.27
9:20AM
1.00
9:29PM
1.01
9:57AM
0.71
10:04PM
0.76
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise8:07--8:06--8:03--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--
Sunset-5:40--5:42--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52-
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clear
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Rain (mm)
1-171121--124----433-4
Temp. °C8991111101010989867665101099
Feels °C (?)26787758510-1-6-2-1-2-56100
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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 12 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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