Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 10 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m 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 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Apr)28ft (8.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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!
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
5.5
W
7
WNW
6
W
8
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.1
NW
0.9
WSW
1.6
W
1.9
W
2.3
WSW
4.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)141414161416141312101010101212121213141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)553743231235526702158393104912913712017281262850528265193746102714686353787656703267
Wind
(km/h)
45
S
45
SW
45
WSW
55
SSW
55
WSW
55
W
35
W
25
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
35
SSW
45
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
45
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:35AM
2.57
12:07AM
2.73
1:08PM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:28PM
1.67
6:55AM
1.50
7:23PM
1.60
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-8:28--8:30--8:31--8:34--8:35--8:37--8:38-
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
9123542211---24282212818
Temp. °C7967989989109101111101010111111
Feels °C (?)-5-1-5-6-3-5224566688212426
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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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