Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 338 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:07PM3.62m | 7:34AM3.36m | 7:44PM3.54m | 8:13AM3.24m | 8:24PM3.44m | 8:55AM3.12m | 9:05PM3.33m | 9:40AM3.02m | 9:51PM3.23m | 10:31AM2.97m | 10:42PM3.14m | 11:27AM2.97m | 11:38PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.77m | 1:14AM0.62m | 1:22PM0.85m | 1:52AM0.71m | 1:59PM0.95m | 2:31AM0.81m | 2:38PM1.06m | 3:14AM0.90m | 3:22PM1.16m | 4:02AM0.97m | 4:14PM1.25m | 4:56AM1.00m | 5:17PM1.29m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | |
— | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 13 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | W 13 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 14 | — | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 21 | 1032 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1659 | 1092 | 936 | 572 | 38 | — | 1980 | 1450 | — | — | 669 | 459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 338 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | — | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | W 10 | W 7 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — |
481 | 555 | — | 1162 | 2391 | 2032 | 3545 | 5367 | 3840 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 573 | 587 | — | — | 1086 | 1055 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 503 | 7 | 686 | 385 | 403 | 625 | 651 | 146 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 107 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 156 | 111 | 146 | 10 |
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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.










