Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 2,773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with NNW 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Nov 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 84 | 110 | 120 | 59 | 43 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 45 | 181 | 480 | 949 | 2773 | 763 | 322 | 898 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:07AM3.70m | 6:32PM3.44m | 6:42AM3.55m | 7:11PM3.25m | 7:22AM3.37m | 7:54PM3.05m | 8:06AM3.18m | 8:44PM2.86m | 8:59AM3.02m | 9:45PM2.74m | 10:01AM2.91m | 10:54PM2.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM0.64m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:22AM0.80m | 12:49PM0.71m | 00:58AM0.99m | 1:29PM0.90m | 1:37AM1.18m | 2:15PM1.09m | 2:24AM1.36m | 3:13PM1.24m | 3:27AM1.50m | 4:26PM1.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 11 | 4 | 11 |
Temp °C | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 120 | 59 | 43 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 31 | 71 | 357 | 1046 | 949 | 2773 | 763 | 25 | 63 | 1059 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | — | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 58 | 47 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 69 | 92 | 181 | 480 | — | 307 | 103 | 26 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 9 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 12 | 31 | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 10 | — | E 3 | N 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 44 | 84 | 110 | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 38 | — | — | 78 | — | 786 | — | 2 | 322 | 898 | 553 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 226 | 226 | 2 | 66 | 221 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 260 |
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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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