Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 19 Mar 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
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 6.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 25th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)21ft (6.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
!
!
3
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
5.5
WNW
5.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)121110161416141314141414131211171615131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)635352250212328034765371022433866536851524716172315251932183911539411523539728732249
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
5
SE
5
SE
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
W
30
N
15
ENE
10
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
NW
35
NW
15
W
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:30AM
4.24
5:54PM
4.15
6:08AM
4.23
6:31PM
4.12
6:48AM
4.09
7:10PM
3.97
7:32AM
3.85
7:54PM
3.74
8:22AM
3.53
8:46PM
3.45
9:24AM
3.18
9:54PM
3.17
10:48AM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:15PM
0.07
11:36AM
-0.17
11:51PM
0.02
12:11PM
-0.10
12:28AM
0.07
12:49PM
0.09
1:09AM
0.24
1:30PM
0.39
1:55AM
0.50
2:17PM
0.76
2:51AM
0.82
3:18PM
1.13
4:11AM
1.10
4:51PM
1.39
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:43--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28-
Sunset--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:57--6:59--7:00--7:01
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------11------
Temp. °C1311121011111098789101099988910
Feels °C (?)9888886710444311-1-2-166
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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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