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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Sandy Bay surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with W 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 Friday (May 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | |
163 | 125 | 65 | 39 | 12 | 136 | 186 | 120 | 173 | 1062 | 897 | 693 | 849 | 734 | 655 | 450 | 386 | 348 | 413 | 1378 | 894 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:26PM3.36m | 3:43AM3.33m | 4:07PM3.47m | 4:26AM3.40m | 4:44PM3.57m | 5:05AM3.46m | 5:19PM3.63m | 5:42AM3.49m | 5:54PM3.66m | 6:19AM3.49m | 6:30PM3.66m | 6:56AM3.45m | 7:07PM3.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.85m | 9:50AM0.73m | 10:14PM0.73m | 10:27AM0.70m | 10:51PM0.64m | 11:02AM0.69m | 11:26PM0.57m | 11:37AM0.69m | 00:02AM0.55m | 12:12PM0.72m | 00:37AM0.56m | 12:47PM0.77m | 1:14AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
24 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 8 | W 10 | N 10 | W 16 | W 13 | N 9 | W 11 |
 kJ | 163 | 125 | 65 | 39 | 12 | 21 | 46 | 120 | 173 | 1062 | 897 | 693 | 849 | 734 | 6 | 450 | 2 | 19 | 219 | 1 | 894 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | SW 18 | N 4 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | — | N 9 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 59 | 50 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 8 | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 6 | — | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 10 | 1 | — | 12 | 64 | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 136 | 186 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 655 | — | 386 | 348 | 413 | 1378 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 393 | 340 | 7 | 392 | 7 | 7 | 260 | 226 | 29 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 754 | 9 |
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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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