Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with NW swell.
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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 13 | SSE 4 | WNW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 11 | WNW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 57 | 31 | 82 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2862 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:08PM2.74m | 10:30AM2.82m | 11:26PM2.58m | 11:53AM2.74m | 00:55AM2.60m | 1:15PM2.82m | 2:07AM2.79m | 2:17PM3.02m | 2:56AM3.06m | 3:04PM3.27m | 3:36AM3.35m | 3:45PM3.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM1.28m | 3:49AM1.52m | 4:51PM1.48m | 5:19AM1.68m | 6:43PM1.48m | 7:11AM1.61m | 7:59PM1.28m | 8:17AM1.38m | 8:47PM1.01m | 9:03AM1.11m | 9:25PM0.72m | 9:40AM0.82m | 9:59PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | -1 | -4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | — | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 917 | 642 | 328 | 136 | 434 | 167 | 1682 | 1969 | 1838 | 1760 | 1521 | — | 2862 | 4231 | 2884 | 1979 | 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 100 | 44 | 9 | 82 | 24 | 419 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 15 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 59 | 57 | 31 | 43 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | WNW 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 11 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 5932 | 1776 | — | — | — | — | 1599 | 2985 | 3881 | 29741 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 266 | 391 | 625 | 0 | 383 | 9 | 164 | 339 | 742 | 146 | 279 | 439 |
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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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