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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 19 May 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
11.9° 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 Friday (May 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | |
436 | 813 | 4112 | 2419 | 1472 | 617 | 492 | 363 | 786 | 422 | 324 | 230 | 250 | 231 | 164 | 196 | 241 | 194 | 643 | 555 | 492 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 7:26AM3.95m | 7:43PM4.05m | 8:19AM3.76m | 8:36PM3.87m | 9:17AM3.52m | 9:33PM3.66m | 10:20AM3.30m | 10:36PM3.46m | 11:28AM3.14m | 11:44PM3.30m | 12:38PM3.09m | 00:53AM3.22m | 1:44PM3.14m | 1:58AM3.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.32m | 1:52AM0.14m | 2:10PM0.55m | 2:47AM0.34m | 3:06PM0.81m | 3:50AM0.56m | 4:10PM1.04m | 5:01AM0.74m | 5:26PM1.19m | 6:17AM0.84m | 6:45PM1.21m | 7:26AM0.84m | 7:54PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
 kJ | 35 | 330 | 4112 | 2419 | 1472 | 617 | 492 | 363 | 786 | 422 | 324 | 230 | 250 | 231 | 164 | 196 | 241 | 194 | 643 | 555 | 492 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | WNW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 59 | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 35 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 21 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | W 15 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 436 | 813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 226 | 226 | 385 | 226 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 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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