Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 11 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
9.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 14th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 12th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly severe gales.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
3
3
3
2
4
0
0
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
3.5
W
4
W
2.5
W
3
N
2.4
NNW
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.9
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
2.4
WSW
4
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)1816151488131212121211111113131212121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)869558806882265110076376634965059533462310739674359433724691292805156458802830
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
30
WSW
45
WSW
30
NNW
50
NNE
45
N
20
N
15
SSE
35
SSE
35
W
25
W
25
WSW
35
W
35
W
35
W
15
WSW
20
SE
80
SW
15
WSW
10
ENE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:17AM
3.70
4:42PM
3.57
4:51AM
3.92
5:15PM
3.75
5:24AM
4.08
5:48PM
3.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:30AM
0.43
10:36PM
0.54
11:01AM
0.20
11:08PM
0.36
11:32AM
0.03
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50-
Sunset--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52--5:53--5:55--5:58
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clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
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mod rain
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1099867764101099999109976
Feels °C (?)52-11-5-3-11-53433114-1-7140
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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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