Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | N 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 13 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 0 | 61 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:56PM4.26m | 6:23AM4.08m | 6:34PM4.25m | 6:57AM4.05m | 7:10PM4.12m | 7:31AM3.94m | 7:45PM3.90m | 8:04AM3.75m | 8:21PM3.63m | 8:38AM3.51m | 8:58PM3.31m | 9:15AM3.24m | 9:41PM3.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.15m | 00:05AM-0.16m | 12:17PM0.09m | 00:39AM-0.10m | 12:52PM0.13m | 1:12AM0.07m | 1:27PM0.26m | 1:45AM0.32m | 2:01PM0.48m | 2:17AM0.63m | 2:36PM0.75m | 2:51AM0.96m | 3:16PM1.06m | 3:30AM1.28m | |||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | NNW 13 | — | N 12 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 367 | 389 | 1893 | 2026 | 1138 | 822 | 423 | 255 | 125 | 61 | 401 | 17 | — | 3 | — | 1384 | 886 | — | 2092 | 2239 | 3707 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 13 | NNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 31 | — | — | 364 | 306 | 212 | 165 | — | 16 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 168 | 172 | — | 502 | 977 | 2336 | 2351 | — | — | 592 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 234 | 390 | 1003 | 1443 | 420 | 9 | 492 | 579 | 666 | 579 | 7 |
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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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