Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 12 Apr 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
10.3° 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Fri morning).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
2.5
NW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
NW
1.6
W
2
WSW
2.2
WSW
3.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)161413121110109101212121414131211101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2381213020755019761237650391177157746107212935511753440741494515394223166162
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
35
WNW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
20
SW
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
30
S
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSE
20
S
40
W
30
W
20
W
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
Sunrise-6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37-
Sunset--8:31--8:34--8:35--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:42
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
Rain (mm)
3-21--1141411---5---1-
Temp. °C9997910911111211111112121111109109
Feels °C (?)-202345588721377672244
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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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