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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 IST
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 (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 17s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 22956 | 15558 | 12634 | 6553 | 3606 | 2899 | 3787 | 5798 | 7004 | 4732 | 2292 | 1079 | 470 | 339 | 569 | 1219 | 3643 | 3588 | 2070 | 4030 | 3988 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35AM 3.79 | 7:44PM 3.90 | 8:06AM 3.67 | 8:16PM 3.70 | 8:37AM 3.51 | 8:50PM 3.45 | 9:10AM 3.31 | 9:26PM 3.18 | 9:48AM 3.09 | 10:10PM 2.90 | 10:37AM 2.87 | 11:11PM 2.67 | 11:50AM 2.72 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:17AM 0.13 | 1:26PM 0.39 | 1:47AM 0.28 | 1:58PM 0.53 | 2:18AM 0.50 | 2:31PM 0.72 | 2:49AM 0.77 | 3:05PM 0.96 | 3:22AM 1.06 | 3:45PM 1.22 | 4:03AM 1.34 | 4:41PM 1.47 | 5:07AM 1.58 | 6:22PM 1.62 | ||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Kerry
The wind is still cross-off at Sandy Bay (moderate winds from the SW at ValentiaObservatory(3953 -1) 43 km from Sandy Bay). A 6.4m long period groundswell from the W is too big for here
43 km away, 39 min ago
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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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