Surf Forecasts:
Sandy Bay surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 11,439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 22 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 (Nov 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | N 15 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 45 | 48 | 31 | 53 | 69 | 53 | 63 | 28 | 64 | 29 | 15 | 61 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:46PM3.77m | 5:00AM3.87m | 5:21PM3.71m | 5:33AM3.81m | 5:56PM3.60m | 6:07AM3.70m | 6:32PM3.44m | 6:42AM3.55m | 7:11PM3.25m | 7:22AM3.37m | 7:54PM3.05m | 8:06AM3.18m | 8:44PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.32m | 10:43PM0.41m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:16PM0.51m | 11:38AM0.40m | 11:49PM0.64m | 12:12PM0.53m | 00:22AM0.80m | 12:49PM0.71m | 00:58AM0.99m | 1:29PM0.90m | 1:37AM1.18m | 2:15PM1.09m | 2:24AM1.36m | |||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 14 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 51 | 30 | 37 | 103 | 92 | 78 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 63 | 26 | 64 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 47 | 96 | 214 | 337 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | N 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | NNW 9 | SW 9 | W 13 | WSW 7 | NW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 36 | 39 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 35 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 34 | 4 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | W 14 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | N 9 | — | — | SW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | SW 7 | N 15 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 21 | 24 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 3 | SSW 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 45 | 48 | 31 | 53 | 69 | 53 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 61 | 45 | 4 | 63 | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 267 |
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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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