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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast / Kerry / Ireland
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The wind is still cross-off at Sandy Bay (moderate winds from the SW at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 43 km from Sandy Bay).
43 km away, 40 min ago
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 Saturday (Jan 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 29th Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 29th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 29th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
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Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wed 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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| 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| 224 | 859 | 2715 | 6025 | 3656 | 1655 | 1898 | 3891 | 2441 | 1309 | 2777 | 3117 | 3074 | 3871 | 5392 | 3663 | 1913 | 1731 | 2313 | 3643 | 2745 | 2648 | 3636 | 5650 | 4507 | 1480 | 2578 | 4932 | 8767 | 15515 | 14832 | 11314 | 5330 | 5305 | 5970 | 6996 |
| cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
1:54AM 3.41 | 2:30PM 3.40 | 2:56AM 3.67 | 3:30PM 3.64 | 3:49AM 3.94 | 4:22PM 3.86 | 4:37AM 4.16 | 5:09PM 3.99 | 5:22AM 4.29 | 5:53PM 4.03 | 6:04AM 4.31 | 6:35PM 3.98 | 6:46AM 4.20 | 7:16PM 3.84 | 7:26AM 4.00 | 7:56PM 3.64 | 8:06AM 3.71 | 8:37PM 3.41 | 8:49AM 3.39 | 9:20PM 3.16 | 9:37AM 3.07 | 10:12PM 2.95 | 10:38AM 2.81 | |||||||||||||
7:34PM 0.89 | 8:15AM 0.75 | 8:40PM 0.70 | 9:16AM 0.44 | 9:36PM 0.49 | 10:09AM 0.15 | 10:26PM 0.31 | 10:56AM -0.06 | 11:12PM 0.20 | 11:41AM -0.16 | 11:55PM 0.18 | 12:24PM -0.14 | 12:36AM 0.25 | 1:05PM 0.00 | 1:17AM 0.41 | 1:45PM 0.23 | 1:57AM 0.62 | 2:25PM 0.52 | 2:40AM 0.87 | 3:06PM 0.83 | 3:27AM 1.12 | 3:54PM 1.13 | 4:26AM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Brandon Bay which is 6 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Sandy Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wed 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
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| cloudy | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | cloudy |
| - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 |
| 5:17 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong 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.
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