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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 10 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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 11th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 11th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 11th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
5
5
3
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
1.5
W
2.1
N
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
2.5
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)17161414151816161413813121312111113111012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5244332921875241498286955555520529447365884235136231621199819652379229321333546
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
15
ESE
50
NNE
45
NNE
25
N
10
SE
30
SSE
50
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SW
15
SW
40
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34AM
2.72
11:13PM
2.75
11:59AM
2.58
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:41PM
1.52
5:47AM
1.59
6:24PM
1.62
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
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise8:06--8:03--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54--
Sunset-5:42--5:44--5:45--5:47--5:50--5:52--5:53-
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
4141----43---27-291-3
Temp. °C11111010109998567669910111098
Feels °C (?)886765343-7-512-2657720-1
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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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