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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 25 Jan 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
8.8° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, gales from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
5
1
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
4
2
0
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
W
1.9
W
2.1
W
3
W
3
W
4.5
WNW
5.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
3
WSW
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)161312121415161716161513131718171616151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6552261198611663644478090311587010383792938181838943444997541012865258129596438572494
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
SE
50
S
15
WSW
30
NE
10
SE
65
WSW
40
S
40
SSE
50
SSE
20
S
50
SE
50
SE
35
SE
25
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
S
20
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:34PM
3.32
9:52AM
3.28
10:35PM
3.19
11:03AM
3.10
11:49PM
3.13
12:29PM
3.04
1:11AM
3.21
1:55PM
3.16
2:25AM
3.44
3:05PM
3.40
3:25AM
3.72
4:01PM
3.65
4:16AM
3.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:03PM
0.64
3:27AM
0.97
4:00PM
0.87
4:38AM
1.13
5:16PM
1.07
6:08AM
1.16
6:46PM
1.11
7:37AM
0.99
8:05PM
0.97
8:46AM
0.70
9:07PM
0.75
9:42AM
0.39
9:58PM
0.52
10:30AM
0.12
Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise--8:30--8:29--8:26--8:26--8:23--8:22--8:21
Sunset5:13--5:14--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:23--
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-12-6564393-751-1455-
Temp. °C989876788989788989999
Feels °C (?)64-1333-5-2-112-1-424545445
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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 12 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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