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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 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
9.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Jan 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 21st Jan)18ft (5.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
6
0
3
2
3
4
!
4
4
4
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
W
1.7
W
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
NW
5.5
NW
5
WNW
4
WNW
2
W
1.5
W
5
W
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)14131211101091716161514141310111113121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44482496144471840727349286971030589205975455533493267558551933244130865779355876
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
45
NW
5
NNW
30
SSE
25
W
35
SW
10
ESE
5
SW
5
SE
5
SW
20
WNW
15
SSW
35
SE
35
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:01AM
3.48
4:27PM
3.34
4:38AM
3.66
5:03PM
3.48
5:13AM
3.81
5:38PM
3.58
5:47AM
3.91
6:13PM
3.64
6:21AM
3.95
6:47PM
3.65
6:55AM
3.93
7:24PM
3.63
7:32AM
3.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
0.96
10:14AM
0.72
10:22PM
0.79
10:49AM
0.54
10:56PM
0.65
11:23AM
0.39
11:29PM
0.54
11:56AM
0.28
12:02AM
0.48
12:29PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.22
1:11AM
0.53
1:38PM
0.29
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-8:41--8:40--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:34--8:33-
Sunset--4:59--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:06--5:07--5:08
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------43-82032-----121
Temp. °C877667867878877998766
Feels °C (?)5444223-45-3102453441-3-2
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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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