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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | |
470 | 1542 | 1812 | 1407 | 990 | 734 | 407 | 337 | 297 | 265 | 255 | 184 | 162 | 163 | 138 | 149 | 74 | 0 | 277 | 683 | 869 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:41PM3.67m | 4:53AM3.70m | 5:14PM3.77m | 5:29AM3.74m | 5:46PM3.82m | 6:03AM3.74m | 6:17PM3.82m | 6:36AM3.68m | 6:48PM3.75m | 7:10AM3.57m | 7:22PM3.64m | 7:46AM3.41m | 7:57PM3.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.52m | 10:57AM0.37m | 11:15PM0.42m | 11:29AM0.38m | 11:48PM0.37m | 12:00PM0.43m | 00:20AM0.38m | 12:31PM0.53m | 00:52AM0.46m | 1:03PM0.67m | 1:26AM0.60m | 1:37PM0.84m | 2:02AM0.78m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 |
— | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 393 | 1542 | 1812 | 1407 | 990 | 734 | 407 | 337 | 297 | 265 | 255 | 184 | 162 | 163 | 138 | 6 | 74 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | N 12 | N 10 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 470 | 295 | 188 | 77 | 74 | 88 | 59 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 149 | 12 | 92 | 277 | 683 | 869 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 2 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 2 | 83 | 615 | 83 | 394 | 648 | 83 |
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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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