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Scraggane Bay surfForecast / Kerry / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scraggane Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scraggane Bay sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scraggane Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Scraggane Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scraggane Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 7th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 10th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scraggane Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | |
358 | 308 | 208 | 138 | 138 | 59 | 93 | 217 | 252 | 145 | 98 | 50 | 17 | 511 | 2961 | 1849 | 1899 | 1316 | 874 | 748 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 6:48PM3.75m | 7:10AM3.57m | 7:22PM3.64m | 7:46AM3.41m | 7:57PM3.49m | 8:24AM3.21m | 8:36PM3.31m | 9:08AM3.00m | 9:22PM3.13m | 10:00AM2.83m | 10:18PM2.98m | 11:05AM2.72m | 11:23PM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.53m | 00:52AM0.46m | 1:03PM0.67m | 1:26AM0.60m | 1:37PM0.84m | 2:02AM0.78m | 2:12PM1.03m | 2:42AM0.98m | 2:51PM1.22m | 3:30AM1.16m | 3:41PM1.39m | 4:32AM1.28m | 4:49PM1.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | W 11 | NNW 11 |
 kJ | 358 | — | 208 | 138 | 138 | 59 | 93 | 217 | 252 | 145 | 98 | 50 | 14 | 511 | 2961 | 1849 | 1899 | 1316 | 874 | 59 | 540 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | N 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 141 | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 3 | 19 | 32 | 17 | 81 | — | 62 | 87 | 103 | 91 | — | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 308 | — | 60 | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 748 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 279 | 26 | 26 | 390 | 180 | 1 | 335 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 390 | 72 | 84 | 404 | 1 |
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Information about the Scraggane Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scraggane Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scraggane Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scraggane 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 (Scraggane 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 Scraggane 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 Scraggane Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Kerry, consider staying in Fenit which is 12 km (7 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 22 km (14 miles) away, Valentia, Foynes and Bantry.
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