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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 21 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
8.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s 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 7.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 22nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 26th Jan)21ft (6.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 26th Jan)23ft (7.0m) 20s

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 Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
0
4
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.3
W
4.5
W
4
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.3
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
6.5
W
6.5
W
6.5
W
6.5
W
Period(s) (?)131219141413121615181615131316151419181818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16979853768862955862071497314350379229805553432801398773855333848432708241612820826211
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
15
ENE
15
WNW
25
NW
5
W
25
E
45
ESE
45
E
45
ENE
40
NE
25
NNE
10
W
20
WNW
25
W
35
S
10
SSW
50
SW
15
S
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offonononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offoffoffcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
3.65
6:55AM
3.93
7:24PM
3.63
7:32AM
3.84
8:02PM
3.56
8:11AM
3.69
8:45PM
3.45
8:57AM
3.49
9:34PM
3.32
9:52AM
3.28
10:35PM
3.19
11:03AM
3.10
11:49PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.48
1:03PM
0.22
1:11AM
0.53
1:38PM
0.29
1:50AM
0.63
2:18PM
0.43
2:34AM
0.79
3:03PM
0.64
3:27AM
0.97
4:00PM
0.87
4:38AM
1.13
5:16PM
1.07
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise8:36--8:34--8:33--8:33--8:30--8:30--8:29--
Sunset-5:06--5:07--5:08--5:10--5:13--5:14--5:15-
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light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
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mod rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
335111---411821682-122
Temp. °C6798877766669910877687
Feels °C (?)-334263-3-4-40033365-41232
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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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