Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 May 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
14.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Sandy Bay surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, NNW swell with 11 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 31st May)0.5ft (0.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
11
1.5
W
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
14
2.4
W
12
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
3
WNW
10
2.3
W
9
3
W
10
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
9
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SW
15
SSW
25
WNW
20
W
25
S
35
SW
40
WSW
40
W
40
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
35
WSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
15
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:42AM3.49m
5:54PM3.66m
6:19AM3.49m
6:30PM3.66m
6:56AM3.45m
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
Low Tide
11:37AM0.69m
00:02AM0.55m
12:12PM0.72m
00:37AM0.56m
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
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
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9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:55
3
8
1
1
4
2
1
1
2
6
3
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
15
14
13
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
14
13
14
12
11
12
11
12
12
9
10
9
8
5
6
3
4
7
5
5
4
6
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
0.2
W
16
1.8
W
14
2.3
W
9
3
W
11
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
976
733
545
346
441
339
367
21
1179
923
2496
1439
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.7
W
11
Energy kJ
11
9
1
2
2
1
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
4
3
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
10
2.4
W
12
2.5
W
10
2.5
W
11
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
3
WNW
10
3
W
10
Energy kJ
600
1756
1277
1405
2000
1993
2052
1780
1815
1954
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
7
226
7
10
29
6
146
146
164
343
465
511
589
579
146
146
580
401
562
392
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerry
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ireland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
9
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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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