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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 09 Dec 2024 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 Thursday (Dec 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 12th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 16th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 16th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | 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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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 357 | 642 | 919 | 888 | 813 | 538 | 411 | 300 | 276 | 208 | 415 | 4161 | 2749 | 1783 | 1163 | 1103 | 757 | 576 | 211 | 643 | 990 | 4351 | 5661 | 8196 | 8921 | 6211 | 10372 | 3865 | 2694 | 6086 | 5681 | 5962 | 3405 | 1946 | 1501 | 2027 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:50AM 3.26 | 11:44PM 3.19 | 11:59AM 3.29 | 12:48AM 3.35 | 1:07PM 3.40 | 1:47AM 3.55 | 2:09PM 3.56 | 2:41AM 3.75 | 3:06PM 3.71 | 3:31AM 3.91 | 3:59PM 3.82 | 4:19AM 4.02 | 4:48PM 3.87 | 5:04AM 4.06 | 5:36PM 3.84 | 5:49AM 4.03 | 6:22PM 3.73 | 6:33AM 3.93 | 7:07PM 3.57 | 7:17AM 3.78 | 7:52PM 3.38 | 8:01AM 3.58 | 8:39PM 3.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:15PM 0.79 | 5:47AM 1.11 | 6:24PM 0.70 | 6:58AM 0.93 | 7:26PM 0.58 | 7:59AM 0.69 | 8:21PM 0.46 | 8:52AM 0.46 | 9:12PM 0.38 | 9:41AM 0.27 | 9:59PM 0.34 | 10:28AM 0.15 | 10:45PM 0.35 | 11:14AM 0.12 | 11:28PM 0.42 | 11:58AM 0.17 | 12:11AM 0.54 | 12:43PM 0.29 | 12:53AM 0.69 | 1:28PM 0.46 | 1:37AM 0.88 | 2:14PM 0.66 | 2:23AM 1.07 | |||||||||||||
Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:25 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 12 |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -6 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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