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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 Friday (Jul 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 10s. 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 7ft 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 208 | 190 | 173 | 153 | 112 | 122 | 135 | 144 | 173 | 191 | 347 | 477 | 702 | 588 | 316 | 175 | 323 | 343 | 443 | 396 | 262 | 292 | 404 | 742 | 355 | 315 | 327 | 283 | 253 | 194 | 306 | 357 | 393 | 262 | 282 | 268 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 6:23PM 12.4 | 6:50AM 11.65 | 7:01PM 12.66 | 7:29AM 11.75 | 7:39PM 12.76 | 8:09AM 11.78 | 8:18PM 12.66 | 8:51AM 11.65 | 9:00PM 12.37 | 9:35AM 11.45 | 9:46PM 11.88 | 10:25AM 11.16 | 10:38PM 11.32 | 11:20AM 10.89 | 11:40PM 10.79 | 12:24PM 10.7 | 12:53AM 10.43 | 1:35PM 10.73 | 2:11AM 10.47 | 2:46PM 11.09 | 3:25AM 10.86 | 3:51PM 11.71 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:04PM 2.2 | 12:33AM 1.38 | 12:41PM 1.94 | 1:10AM 1.05 | 1:18PM 1.8 | 1:48AM 0.92 | 1:56PM 1.84 | 2:27AM 0.92 | 2:37PM 2.07 | 3:08AM 1.18 | 3:23PM 2.43 | 3:55AM 1.61 | 4:15PM 2.85 | 4:49AM 2.2 | 5:18PM 3.28 | 5:53AM 2.79 | 6:34PM 3.48 | 7:09AM 3.12 | 7:55PM 3.25 | 8:25AM 3.08 | 9:08PM 2.66 | 9:32AM 2.76 | 10:09PM 1.9 | |||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:59 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:46 | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 |
Temp. °F | 70 | 72 | 70 | 75 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 59 |
Feels °F (?) | 68 | 70 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 63 | 57 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 77°F on Sat afternoon, min 57°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.4in), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue afternoon, min 55°F on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.7in), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 63°F on Thu night, min 57°F on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 61°F on Sun morning, min 57°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. |
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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.